CareTech Community Services, established in 1993, has 250 services with continuous growth and new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness, and neurological conditions.
We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care. We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this, we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first-class care.
All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CareTech is proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job Purpose
The Group requires a Finance Manager working across the entire business with a focus on gross profit. The primary objective of the role is to support the Finance team in ensuring that the Group's monthly financial position and performance is accurately reported in line with reporting deadlines. A key part of this role will be delivering improvements within the R2R processes.
This is a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable experience within the finance function and advance their career, including potential progression within the business. The role will challenge the breadth of the candidate's competencies, ranging from technical skills to softer communication skills, whilst additionally knowing that you are making a real difference in people's lives.
Accountabilities
1. Lead in delivering R2R process improvements projects with an opportunity to leave your mark on the business.
2. Work closely with senior management in developing the reporting processes, controls, and systems.
3. Review month-end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts across the Group.
4. Support the preparation of relevant and timely financial information to the Executive Board and Senior Leadership Team to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the Group's strategy and objectives.
5. Ensure that meaningful and accurate variance analysis is delivered on a monthly basis to assist stakeholders in better understanding the performance of the business.
6. Support the wider business in all areas of operational finance to ensure that the needs of the business are met at all times.
7. Manage day-to-day operational relationships within the team. Direct line manager for two accountants.
8. Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls to ensure compliance with the Group's accounting policies.
9. Assist with external audit queries and year-end processes.
Personal Characteristics
1. High level of energy, urgency, and drive.
2. Resilient - is not afraid of a challenge or hard work.
3. Sound, well-developed influencing skills.
4. Team player with willingness to help others and go above and beyond their formal role.
Experience and Skills Required
1. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar chartered accountant qualification).
2. Demonstrate clear examples of where you have managed and delivered change.
3. Previous line management experience and a background in developing staff.
4. Proven experience of data manipulation and modelling using SQL, Excel, and other tools.
5. Ability to communicate with the Board and non-financial individuals alike.
6. Self-starter with the ability to identify issues and use initiative to solve problems.
7. Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
8. Hands-on with a pragmatic, solutions-based approach.
Salary and Benefits
* £50000 - £55000 per annum + bonus, pension, hybrid working
* £65000 - £75000 per annum + Competitive Benefits Package
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