Finance Director

About M&D Care

M&D Care is a leading Independent Social Care Provider, dedicated to delivering exceptional care services to our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join our team and play a key role in the management of our finances.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy making and financial strategising.
• Collaborate with the executive team in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of our company's ledger.
• Oversee all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures.
• Summarise budget trends, analyse deficiencies and report variances to executives.
• Provide external auditors with the necessary documentation and support.
• Take care of tax preparation duties or liaise with external tax accountants for tax preparation.
• Own the ledgers and finance system – Daily maintenance of the Finance system, SAGE, covering all daily processes and controls.
• Oversee the purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll and banking functions of the Company.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers as necessary.

General Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the finance team ensuring all tasks are performed in a timely manner and that the underlying ledgers are maintained.
• Ensure accounts receivables and accounts payables are maintained up-to-date.
• Perform staff appraisals and on-going coaching/mentoring for all members of the Finance Department.
• Set objectives for all members of the Finance Department which are consistent with the overall objectives of the Company. Monitor progress towards achieving these objectives.
• Ensure all staff are adequately trained to ensure all tasks within the finance team can be covered during any period of absence.
• Prepare the monthly management accounts pack, together with variance analysis and commentary in accordance with the reporting timetable.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts on a regular basis.
• Provide a support service to all other departments to assist with financial decision making, ensuring that these are communicated in an understandable way.
• Co-ordinate efficient and effective processing of sales and costs invoices in a timely manner.
• Manage credit control and supplier payments within the Company's policies and cash flow forecasts.
• Co-ordinate preparation and processing of payroll and related returns and payments.
• Ensure company systems and controls are adequately maintained and implemented.
• Act as 'Super User' for the Company's financial IT systems.
• Provide information for the Company's auditors.
• Work with the Finance Director to identify and implement cost savings.
• Provide ad-hoc support for the Finance Director as required.
• Be prepared to accept other duties and responsibilities in light of changing circumstances and changing individual, operational and service needs.

Job Competencies

• CCAB qualified with a high level of integrity and commitment to good governance.
• Ability to work under pressure with a proactive approach and an inherent ability to achieve.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Approachable and self-motivated.
• Professional attitude.
• IT literate including finance system, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Sage.
• A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
• A strong understanding of tax legislation.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports.
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting.