Motherwell Care Ltd is a dedicated and compassionate Ofsted children's home, committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children in need. As we look to expand our business operations and growing in the Health and Social Care sector, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance and Human Resource Manager to join our team and help us continue our mission of positively impacting the lives of the children we serve.
This position is essential for maintaining the financial health and effective human resource management of the company, ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to our stakeholders.
Your expertise will be crucial overseeing financial operations, ensuring stability and compliance and in attracting, retaining, and developing a talented and dedicated workforce within the industry.
We are looking for a candidate who will has knowledge and can assist in expanding our business operations overseas.
Main Responsibilities (Finance and HR)
• Lead financial strategy development to support the home's mission and values, ensuring fiscal health and driving impact for the children served
• Have the ultimate responsibility for the smooth running of the financial and administrative systems, in respect of key performance indicators, staffing, quality, security of contracts, delivery of service, development of new business and profitability that enable maximum performance of the business and excellent service to all our external partners.
• Manage reporting and assisting in the preparation of financial and non-financial information such as book-keeping - process all invoices, expenses, reconciliations payroll, manage forecasting and annual budgeting processes, monitoring performance against contracted targets and understanding market trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide support to staff for the production of monthly timesheets, expense claims, orders and any other financial documentation.
• Provide financial guidance and training to staff, ensuring they understand and comply with financial policies and procedures
• Understand the operational business whilst ensuring that the organisation keep up to date with statutory regulations, guidelines and best practice for financial management purposes.
• Managing the home budget and children allowances, working with the Registered Manager.
• Engage with key stakeholders, by maintaining clear communications and visiting sites and head office when required
• Ensure the organisation remains compliant with statutory regulations, guidelines, and best practices for HR management
• Assist in identifying staffing needs following the Safer Recruitment procedure and develop HR strategies and plans to ensure the service is appropriately resourced with capacity for growth.
• Create and maintain confidential and accurate HR records on the database on computerised and manual files, ensuring all pre-employment checks are carried out, the Payroll system kept up to date and compliant with HMRC
• Provide sound leadership, management and the highest level of support to the team; by establish and planning systems through performance management procedures that ensure maintained staff competency and salary levels
• Address employee concerns, manage disciplinary procedures, and handle absence management. Maintain clear communication with staff and stakeholders
• Develop, monitor and evaluate an annual budget that includes cost-effective training and development for staff
• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development needs
• Engage in workforce planning to meet agreed KPIs, productivity targets, and ensure effective supervision and appraisal processes