Finance Manager Hybrid/Remote Location: Haywards Heath Claimont Health is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join the company on a permanent basis. This role will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, from the production of regular management accounts, oversight of internal financial controls and year end processes through to associated financial policies. In turn, ensuring associated KPIs and Contract goals are met, and financial information is robust and reported routinely and on time. Working with the CEO, the post-holder will ensure the Claimont Group effectively, has long term financial viability and sustainability. This is a hands-on, standalone role that requires a proactive and analytical mindset. Key Responsibilities Include: Financial Management Leadership and management of the Claimont Group financial operations in accordance with our vision, mission and values. Ensuring that the Claimont Group is compliant with legal requirements in respect of all accounting processes, internal control framework, Companies House, HMRC and pension regulations and implements best practice across the business· Working with key colleagues to prepare and drive the short-, medium- and long-term financial strategies. Attend Finance and Investment meetings to present associated financial data and performance on a regular basis. Attend Board meeting as required to ensure that high-level financial data and performance is understood. · Budget Management and Accounting Ownership of the annual budget setting process, ensuring the strategic business plan is fully informed and financially sound. In collaboration with others support financial planning and budgetary control, including the development and maintenance of a comprehensive budget model covering income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts. · Developing and updating accounting systems to ensure senior leaders, managers and other appropriate individuals have access to relevant information and that financial practices are organised efficiently and effectively to support financial forecasting, planning and awareness. C ontract Management Active overview of business contracts and ensuring viability To review contract from a financial perspective and ensure relevant due diligence is completed for TUPE and business acquisitions. To lead on such contract execution offering guidance to the relevant departments to ensure smooth and seamless Contract on boarding. To provide sound commercial advice and guidance to senior managers on future business viability. Payroll To ensure the process of the monthly payroll is accurate and effectively managed and the payment of staff costs are in line with contracts and legislative requirements. Ensure that all Pension regulations are adhered to, ensuring appropriate auto enrolment and pension 3rd parties is managed effectively. Excellent governance, audit, and business acumen capability Experience / Qualifications: Seasoned accounting professional with at least 5 years professional experience. Fully qualified - CIMA as a minimum. Interaction with due diligence processes associated with TUPE and potential business acquisitions Experience of working in the health care sector expertise and/or experience working within a similar role. Be familiar with the review of financial contracts and ever-changing requirements that are associated with the Social Care sector. Be flexible and able to cope with repeated changes in the business objectives and dynamics. To be able to communicate concisely, with empathy and aim to keep process and future business development simple but effective. Experience in managing and working with multiple team functions. What we can offer you: Competitive Salary - £60,000 Generous holiday allowance Access to ‘Caboodle’, Claimont Health’s employee benefit scheme. Option to pay into the Claimont Health pension scheme after your 3 months probationary period. Claimont contribute 3% to the employee. Our Mission and Values Claimont Health’s mission is to be the leading independent sector provider of flexible, responsive, and dynamic mental health and complex care services in the UK. The values we live by are: Commitment Care Compassion Leadership Innovation Please click on the 'Apply' button to apply for the position. Claimont Health follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. Claimont Health is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and in order to reflect the diversity of its population, positively encourages applications from all areas of the community. We aim to be a representative organisation with regards to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, beliefs and sexual orientation and are fully committed to equality, diversity and human rights.