Financial Controller

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 ..... full job details .....