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Reporting to the Director of Finance and Commercial, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the Hospice’s finance function, ensuring robust financial management, effective financial controls and high-quality reporting across the organisation and its retail subsidiary.
You will provide accurate and insightful financial information to support decision-making at all levels, working closely with Trustees, Executive Team members, senior leaders and budget holders. You will also lead a skilled Finance team, drive continuous improvement and play a key role in delivering our financial strategies.
A major focus of the role will be supporting the implementation of a new Finance and Accounting system, helping to modernise processes and maximise organisational efficiency.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the Hospice’s Finance function and provide effective leadership to the Finance team.
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and forecasts.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.
- Provide finance business partnering support to managers and senior leaders.
- Oversee cash flow management, supplier payments and debt recovery activities.
- Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, statutory accounting requirements, VAT, Gift Aid and other taxation regulations.
- Lead the annual external audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.
- Develop and maintain robust financial controls, risk management processes and fraud prevention measures.
- Monitor designated, restricted and endowment funds.
- Support financial transformation projects, including implementation of a new Finance and Accounting system.
- Present financial information and recommendations to Boards, Committees and senior stakeholders
In return St Luke’s Hospice offer the following benefits:
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
- Hospice pension 3% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution
- Continuation of NHS pension if a member within the last 12 months and approved by the NHS
- Subsidised onsite meals
- Access to our 24hr employee assistance programme
- Free onsite parking
- Reimbursed NHS Blue Light Card
- Work from Home Opportunities (in line with team needs)
Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.
St Luke’s Hospice are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.
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About Ataxia UK
Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of progressive, neurological conditions which involve problems with co-ordination, balance and speech caused by disruption of the messages sent from our brains to our muscles.
Ataxia UK funds research into cures and treatments for ataxia, including stem cell and gene therapy. By collaborating with ataxia researchers across the globe, and pharmaceutical and research organisations, we’re confident that cures can one day be found. Until then, we work towards getting better treatments for people with ataxia and providing information and support to everyone affected. Improving their quality of life and helping to slow the progression of the disease.
About the Role
As our Financial Controller, you'll lead the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and efficient processes that support our mission. You'll oversee month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, providing clear insights to inform decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues throughout the charity, you'll manage grant and restricted fund reporting, support annual planning, drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes, and lead a small finance team. You'll also play a key role in ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, governance requirements and best practice.
About you
We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ,CIPFA or similar) with at least five years' post-qualification experience and a proven track record in senior finance or audit roles. You'll be confident leading finance operations, managing staff, and turning complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
You'll bring experience of charity finance, including grant management, restricted and unrestricted funds, and Charity SORP, alongside strong skills in Xero and Excel. Experience with Fathom and Raiser's Edge (or similar CRM/database systems) would be an advantage.
Just as importantly, you'll be passionate about making a difference for people affected by ataxia. You'll understand the barriers faced by disabled people, approach our members with empathy and respect, and share our commitment to equality, inclusion and ethical medical research.
This is an opportunity for a skilled finance professional to use their expertise to help drive our mission and make a meaningful impact.
Benefits of working for us.
- 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
- Extra holiday day for your birthday
- Access to a free Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
- Flexible hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications. Your covering letter will be used to assess you against the person specification for this role.
