About this role
Job summary
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on a Full-time 37.5 hours, permanent basis. In return, a Finance Manager will receive a competitive salary of £43,201 - £48,878 per annum (Depending on experience).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Finance Manager who has
A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
Experience in management accounts, year-end preparation, audit support, forecasting and budget processes
Knowledge of accounting software, ideally Sage Intaact.
The ability to lead, develop and get the best from a team.
Hands-on nature with a 'sleeves rolled up' approach
High level of IT proficiency and comfort with digital working.
At least two years’ management experience within a finance function.
About us
About us
By joining Team Hope House and Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:
Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum FTE with service increments
Organisational pension scheme
Blue Light Card and staff rewards programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
Funded Medicash Health Care Cash Plan
Flexible working arrangements
Great development opportunities
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Finance Manager? Then look no further, come and join us at Hope House Children’s Hospices by playing a vital role in achieving ‘Our Mission’ Helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on a Full-time 37.5 hours, permanent basis. In return, a Finance Manager will receive a competitive salary of £43,201 - £48,878 per annum (Depending on experience).
About the Finance Manager role:
Your role as a Finance Manager is to help us deliver Our Purpose, by ensuring our financial resources are effectively managed and allocated throughout the charity.
You will be leading a developing finance team whilst reporting into the Head of Finance. Providing support and oversight of the management accounting, annual audits, forecasting, budgeting, and payroll functions.
You will ensure good financial governance across the organisation, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practice. You will be based at Hope House in Oswestry, with occasional travel across Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales to fulfil your duties.
We are looking for a Finance Manager who has:
A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience Experience in management accounts, year-end preparation, audit support, forecasting and budget processes Knowledge of accounting software, ideally Sage Intaact. The ability to lead, develop and get the best from a team. Hands-on nature with a 'sleeves rolled up' approach High level of IT proficiency and comfort with digital working. At least two years’ management experience within a finance function.
About us:
By joining Team Hope House & T Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:
Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments Organisational pension scheme Blue Light Card and staff rewards programme Cycle to Work Scheme Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan Flexible working arrangements Great development opportunities
Closing date: 7th June 2026
Interview date: 19th June 2026
If you think you have what it takes to be our Finance Manager and help us deliver our mission, then please click ‘apply’ now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Head of Finance, Laura McIver-Driscoll, contact us on 01691 679679. We’d love to hear from you!
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House and T Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Person Specification
Essential Qualification Essential
Relevant, numerate degree, AAT Level 4 or relevant experience A professional accounting qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA or qualified by experience QBE to a comparable level. At least two years management experience within a finance function.
Desirable
n/a
Essential Skills Essential
Exceptional level of numeracy. The ability to lead, develop and get the best from a team. High level of IT proficiency and comfort with digital working. Process automation and system optimisation. Microsoft Excel expertise (including vlookups, sumifs, pivot tables). Analytical skills and the ability to present information clearly. Communications skills with stakeholders at all levels. Excellent time management skills and working under own initiative. Ability to explain complexity both verbally and in written form. Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Desirable
n/a
Essential Knowledge Essential
Principles of accounting, inc. profit & loss, balance sheets and cash flow. Knowledge of accounting software, ideally Sage Intaact. Regulations and processes concerning VAT and Corporation Tax. Regulations and processes concerning payroll, pensions and benefits. Understanding of budgeting, including zero based. Group accounts and inter-company transactions. Understanding of financial metrics and data interpretation.
Desirable
n/a
Essential Competencies Essential
Applying Expertise and Technology Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development; shares expertise and knowledge with others; uses technology to achieve work objectives; demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.
Planning and Organising Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; manages time effectively; identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones
Following Instructions and Procedures Appropriately follows instructions without unnecessarily challenging authority; follows procedures and policies keeps to schedules; complies with legal and regulatory obligations.
Desirable
n/a
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Hope House Children’s Hospices
Address Nant Lane, Morda,
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 9BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hopehouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)