Director of Finance and Operations
Director of Finance & Operations - Bristol, Hybrid Split (2-3 days in the office)
Robert Half have been retained by Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity to recruit an experienced Director of Finance & Operations. This is a rare chance to lead a small, dedicated finance team within a mission-driven organisation, where your expertise will directly contribute to making a meaningful impact on healthcare in the community.
It is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in charity accounting to expand their skills by diving into the world of grant-making decisions and witnessing firsthand how funds are distributed to create real, positive change. You'll gain invaluable experience and play a key role in shaping the impact of charitable investments.
Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity has been doing great things for ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) for 50 years. Each year they bring joy, comfort and hope to millions of patients and 15,000 NHS staff through the work we do.From major capital builds to sensitive and calming spaces for bereaved parents. From gardening sessions for dementia patients to innovative equipment to treat cancer, there are there with full-hearted goodness from first breaths to final goodbyes and every day in-between.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you'll team up with the CEO, Trustees, and committees to bring the charity's financial and strategic goals to life. This role lets you blend big-picture leadership with hands-on financial action, all while helping ensure the charity thrives and runs smoothly for the long haul.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Lead finance and grant-making functions, advising Trustees, CEO, and SMT. Build relationships with stakeholders and present financial matters to the Trustee Board.
- Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, cash flow, investments, and financial processes. Present quarterly updates and reports to committees and Trustees. Oversee VAT returns.
- Risk & Governance: Lead risk management and governance, maintain risk policies, act as Company Secretary, and manage regulatory filings. Serve as Designated Person for the Charity Lottery Gambling Commission Licence.
- HR & Payroll: Senior HR lead, pay budgets, benefits, and staff well-being. Review and approve payroll.
- Investment & Property Management: Oversee investment portfolio and collaborate on investment property matters.
- Audit & IT Systems: Finalise audit files and year-end accounts, presenting to the Audit Committee. Lead responsibility for IT systems.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA or ACCA with senior experience in the charity sector.
- Proven ability to communicate complex financial data to a Board.
- Expertise in financial management, budgeting, reporting, and audit.
- Experience with risk management and charity regulatory compliance.
- Commitment to supporting Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity's mission.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience leading IT or digital transformation projects.
Without doubt your team of people are not just nicer but are more enthusiastic and talented than any team of people I have ever worked with. Every time I come into the office, I feel reluctant to go back out into the 'real world'".
That's quite a testimonial. Grab this rare opportunity today to get a slice of this full-hearted goodness while you can.
Benefits:
£70,000 - £75,000 salary- 27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata) plus an additional day off on your birthday and a well-being day. Plus, an additional two days leave after five years of service.
- Commitment to hybrid and flexible working.
- Competitive pension scheme. We'll match employee pension contributions up to 8% (minimum 5%).
- Additional support via our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including up to eight sessions with a licensed counsellor.
- Life assurance cover - 4x annual salary
- Commitment to training and development with budget set aside
- Medicash health plan - claim cash towards a range of medical costs
- Free Blue Light Card that allows access to hundreds of discounts at major retailers.
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