Director of Finance and Resources

Role: Director of Finance and Resources

Company: Acorns Children's Hospice

Location: Birmingham (with travel across West Midlands & Gloucestershire)

Salary: up to £95,000 + Excellent Benefits

Acorns Children's Hospice is the UK's largest children's hospice charity, supporting over 800 children and 1,100 families every year. We provide specialist care for babies, children, and young people with life-limiting conditions, and we need exceptional leaders to help us deliver this vital mission.

We are seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to join our Executive Team at a pivotal time, as Acorns prepares to launch its next strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of an ambitious organisation committed to providing outstanding specialist care to every child and their family who need us now and in the future.

This is a key leadership role, combining strategic financial leadership with oversight across ICT, digital transformation, facilities management, and governance. You will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, enabling Acorns to continue positively impacting children with short lives.

What you'll do:

• Shape and deliver our financial strategy for long-term sustainability.

• Lead ICT and digital innovation to enhance care and fundraising.

• Oversee facilities management across three purpose-built hospices.

• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring governance and compliance.

• Inspire and develop high-performing teams.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in senior financial leadership.

• Strong strategic, analytical, and governance skills.

• Ability to lead across finance, ICT, and operational functions.

• Passion for making a difference to children and families.

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Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 4th February 2026.