Head of Finance and IT - St Andrew's Hospice

Head of Finance and IT - St Andrew's Hospice

Head of Finance & IT

St Andrew's Hospice

Location: Airdrie/Hybrid

Salary: SAH Band 8a £51,997-£57,803

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader committed to driving excellence in financial management and IT? Do you thrive on the challenge of delivering robust financial strategies and technology solutions that support vital care and services? If so, we'd love to meet you! St Andrew's Hospice is looking for an inspiring and results-driven Head of Finance & IT to join our team.

About the Role

As the Head of Finance & IT, you will be responsible for the Finance and IT departments for St Andrew's Hospice. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Hospice's overarching Finance Strategy and procedures.

• You will ensure St Andrew's Hospice has a robust approach to financial management which can meet the needs of the services we provide to the community of Lanarkshire.
• You will ensure that financial recording, reporting and forecasting procedures are in place and operating effectively for St Andrew's Hospice.
• You will provide sound financial advice to the Trustees and the Chief Executive.
• You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial management of St Andrew's Hospice.
• As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will contribute to the delivery and development of the overall organisational strategy, shape and influence transformational change and create an inclusive and enabling culture.
• You will oversee the IT provision across the Hospice.

About Us

At St Andrew's Hospice we provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to those with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring dignity, comfort, and support for our patients and their families. Every year, our hospice touches hundreds of lives, and we're looking for the right person to provide the finance integrity behind our services.

What we expect of you

• Qualified Accountant (CA/CIMA/ACCA/ICAS)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, as well as preparing annual accounts and reports
• Extensive knowledge of financial regulations, taxation, and audit processes
• Experience in managing and developing teams
• Understanding of finance & IT governance, data protection, and compliance requirements
• Experience driving change, particularly in finance and IT systems, with a successful track record of implementing new technology and processes

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of a Purpose-Driven Team: Every day, your work will help provide essential care to those in need.
• Make a Tangible Impact: Your efforts will be key to ensuring St Andrew's Hospice can continue its mission.
• Career Development: We are committed to supporting your growth with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Further Information: If you would like further information or to have a discussion/visit prior to applying please contact our HR team who will arrange this with our Chief Executive.

To Apply
Please complete our application form and return it by Wednesday 22nd January at 9am

For an application pack, the hospice employee benefits booklet and further information please go to our website at

www.st-andrews-hospice.com

where an application can be completed

or contact

recruitment.SAH@standrews.scot.nhs.uk

for an application pack

Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 @ 9am

Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 5th February 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.