Shaw healthcare is a care provider operating over 60 care facilities in a variety of purpose-built care environments including care homes for the elderly, specialist dementia units, mental health units and low secure psychiatric hospitals across the UK. We are the largest employee ownership trust within the healthcare sector. Reporting to the Head of Finance Support, the role of Senior Finance Support Officer’s main focus will be ensuring that the personal finances of 2000 vulnerable adults are recorded and monitored to a high standard by all of Shaw Healthcare’s Services. This will be achieved by delivering regular finance training and carrying out audits on all the care services within the organisation. Salary £40,000 - £45,000 Hours 37.5 hours per week Benefits: Being a co-owner of the company - 76% owned by an Employee Ownership Trust Ability to share in the profits of the business - over £6.5m distributed since 2020 Up to 25 days annual leave Refer a Friend Scheme of up to £1,000 Retail/Leisure and travel discounts Enhanced sick pay and pension contributions with length of service We value the wonderful contribution of our employees and it is our ethos to put people first by involving our people in key decision-making. Objectives To make a significant contribution to the attainment of the group’s business objectives by providing a high standard of financial support, direction and control to all aspects of the business as requested under the direction of the Board. To ensure that a robust internal controls framework is in place across the group and that the business is subject to regular audits and training in these areas. Constantly endeavor to improve the cash flow position by project managing procurement opportunities and investigating and recommending best practice improvements to current policies and procedures. Practical Expectations Carry out remote Finance paperwork and on location Cash audits throughout all of Shaw Healthcare’s Services. Provide constructive feedback and challenge to colleagues on the financial consequences of actions and plans. In collaboration with senior finance colleagues, develop all necessary internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the group. Where required, deputise for Head of Finance Support in meetings and other stakeholder engagement activities, whether internal or external. Monitor external goods and services provided by suppliers and ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value and opportunities to the group. Assist with loss/theft investigations in the business. General Management Significant involvement with procurement tenders, working in partnership with the business to ensure that allocation of responsibilities is clearly defined. Working with the business to continuously develop, improve and deliver all relevant financial training. Assist with the monitoring the group’s financial risks, developing new strategies as necessary to manage these effectively, including but not limited to the development and implementation of an appropriate internal financial audit programme. Carry out any other reasonable duties which may be requested by the Line Manager in order to contribute to the attainment of the group’s objectives. Relationships Provide an excellent standard of financial guidance, support and direction to colleagues at all levels to enable them to make informed decisions Essential Criteria High level of accountancy experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong Analytical Skills Computer and Microsoft Excel literate Own car and UK drivers Licence Overnight stays and flexible working hours Desirable Criteria Ability to speak welsh Experience in delivering Training Finance qualification Procurement Experience Understanding of the group’s internal business processes Experience of Working in a Social Care environment Understanding of the MCA and DOLs