Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.
Due to the retirement of the current post holder, our client is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join the leadership team.
They are a large independent charity, specialising in palliative care, based in Wolverhampton. They provide specialist care to the people of Wolverhampton, Dudley, East Shropshire and South Staffordshire, caring for several thousand people every year in one of their locations, or within patients’ own homes. 
Considered to be a large hospice offering modern palliative services, they are partially funded by the NHS but in the main are supported by commercial and charitable giving.
The Finance Director’s post is an integral part of the Charity's senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive, setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to implement its strategy.
They are looking for someone who ideally has previous Director level experience. In return this full-time position is being offered on a very senior management (VSM) salary of circa £88.5K.  They would also consider part time work for the right candidate. 
Our client offers hybrid working, but expectations are that you would need to be in the office for 60% of your working week. .
You will be responsible for all aspects of finances ensuring accurate and complete recording of all financial transactions, adherence to internal controls, procedures and all financial compliance standards. You will report to the Chief Executive and work closely with the leadership team and Board of Trustees, whilst managing the organisation’s Finance and IT teams. 
If you are looking for a role with purpose, where your efforts positively affect the lives of others then this might be the right fit for you.
Interviews will place week on the 2 June 2026.
About their recruitment process:
Please note that they reserve the right to close a vacancy before the published closing date where applicant volume is high.
They are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those they care for and serve. They make sure that all staff are selected and vetted fairly so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a Standard submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. xwzovoh It is also subject to satisfactory references and occupational health clearance.