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Finance Manager | Home Care Services
Middlesbrough | Hybrid
45k to 55k
Finance Manager required by our client an international company who offer domiciliary health and social care services across Northeast England. They are rapidly expanding in the UK.
The Finance Manager will work closely with the Regional Finance Director to provide timely and accurate management accounts for the business including variance analysis. They will assist the Regional Finance Director in providing financial information to theSenior Management Team in order to facilitate business planning & decision-making (strategic plans, budgets, outlooks and forecasts).
This role will suit a highly motivated, analytical and versatile team player, who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will manage a team of two initially. This is a hands-on role, and the applicant must show an ability to work successfullyas part of a passionate and growing team; be proactive and show initiative.
Key Accountabilities:
Operational & Management Reporting
Responsible for operational analysis reporting and monthly management accounts.
Key Deliverables
Ensure daily/weekly/monthly operational reporting and analysis is completed to schedule for all branches in the region
Production of monthly management accounts including journal postings, variance analysis and associated commentary
Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations ensuring all aspects of the balance sheet recorded correctly
Review and provide advice on cost reduction
Preparation of ad hoc analysis relating to gross margins
Complete monthly close (Revenue, Costs, Assets & Liabilities)
Complete adhoc management reporting as required
Supervise billing, ensuring that this is done in a timely manner
Understanding and overseeing that the local operational systems work accordingly
Preparation and posting of payroll journals
Manage and mentor the finance team ensuring all functions are performing to standard
Other tasks
Ensure the timely preparation of all financial information - both internal and external
Ensure all balance sheet controls are in place
Review bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and ensuring adherence with group policy
Reconciliation of sales/purchase ledge and control accounts
Recording and tracking of all grant and subsidy receipts and spend
Authorising ad-hoc payment requests
Review the accounts payable position, ensuring that payments are made in a timely manner
Ensure all processes and controls are adhered to in line with Group requirements
Prepare all supporting year end documentation for auditors
Lead the external and internal audits
Assisting with internal and external finance queries
Provide coaching to other members of the team as and when required
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
Be a fully or part qualified accountant with relevant financial experience.
Have had hands-on SME accounting experience including management accounts preparation and AR
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build good relationships with financial and operational management across the business will also be key
Previous experience in care sector would be valued but not necessary
Previous line management experience would be preferable
Accounting Software
PeopleSoft, Oracle - PeopleSoft knowledge will be desirable but not essential
Good knowledge and proficiency in Excel is essential for this position
Other Requirements
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent telephone manner
Good written, verbal and numeracy skills
Able to demonstrate attention to detail
Good organisational skills
Use of initiative to deal with enquiries and or problems
Ability to follow procedures
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Flexible and willing to take on other tasks as required
To Apply
CCS | Compass Corporate Services is a division of Compass Holding Group and are acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendation.