Director of Resources (Finance, Estates & IT)

General Duties Maintaining confidentiality at all times and complying with the Teesside Hospice policy on Information Governance, thus ensuring security in the management and use of information. Maintaining and developing beneficial working relationships with other departments to further the organisations objectives. Assist with any financial enquiries from any area. Training, supervising and giving guidance to volunteers. Participating in induction days, heads of department meetings etc in order to appraise staff and volunteers of the financial situation of the organisation. Developing, implementing and complying with Teesside Hospice financial procedures. Being aware of financial control procedures and confirming that they are being operated properly throughout the organisation. Maintaining high standards of financial practice and constantly aiming to improve. Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring that all budget holders are able to use these as an effective
management tool. Treasury management, ensuring positive cash flow and maximising of interest generating deposits. Liaising with the appointed external auditors, ensuring that they are able to complete an effective annual audit and preparation of the annual statutory accounts - consolidated group and subsidiary. Liaising with the appointed internal auditors so that they may carry out routines as directed by the Finance & Facilities Committee. To lead and manage the Xero Accounts software ensuring accurate and suitable information is available. Keeping auditable records with regards to restricted funds. Preparation of payroll and compliance with legislation such as auto enrolment, pensions, SSP, SMP etc. Overseeing accurate VAT claims for both companies, within the required timeframe. To lead Finance and Estates staff in an empowering management style, to enable staff to effectively contribute to the department, including annual appraisals. To maintain positive relations with the Investment
Portfolio Manager, assisting where required and ensuring communication flows between the appointed advisors and the Finance & Facilities Committee. Negotiating business service contracts as required i.e. insurance Preparation of annual budgets in conjunction with budget holders. Ensuring compliance with legislation i.e. The Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC. Responsible for all facilities and estates within the hospice and Trading Company, including leading and supporting the Facilities Manager. Responsible for liaison with the part time IT Director to implement projects and act as link with external IT service provider.