Head of Finance

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We are seeking an experienced and committed finance professional to step into a key leadership role as a valued team member retires.

As Head of Finance you will:

• Lead the Finance Team, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, effective forecasting and budgeting, and full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Oversee the financial ledger, management of accounts, and preparation of annual accounts, continually strengthening financial systems.
• Guide and motivate the team, build positive relationships across the organisation and uphold Phyllis Tuckwell’s values in all you do.
• Support the charity’s resources safeguarding and contribute to strategic financial planning.

A successful Head of Finance will be ACCA or CIMA qualified and have:

• Excellent financial and management accounting experience
• Knowledge of charity accounting including VAT & Charity SORP
• Proven experience of effectively leading, managing and motivating a team
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills

We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Finance Team are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

• Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Discount Card

• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

* Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mark Beale, Director of Finance and Business Development. If you are unable to apply online or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 23rd January 2026

Interviews to be held Tuesday 3rd & Tuesday 10th February 2026

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.

This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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