Join our team as Finance Manager
We're looking for a skilled Finance Manager to take the lead in ensuring our organisation's financial sustainability and compliance. This is a key role, providing strategic financial insight, managing budgets and payroll, and ensuring we remain inspection-ready for CQC and Ofsted. If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for supporting high-quality care services, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working closely with our leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
* Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
* Deliver monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
* Maintain accurate, compliant financial records in line with statutory requirements.
* Provide regular financial reports to the leadership team and support regulatory submissions.
* Monitor key financial KPIs including occupancy, staffing costs, and service profitability.
Payroll & Workforce Cost Control
* Oversee payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC requirements.
* Manage PAYE, NI, and pension submissions.
* Monitor agency and overtime costs, recommending efficiency improvements.
Invoicing & Income Management
* Raise invoices for local authorities, NHS commissioners, and private clients.
* Oversee credit control, resolving queries and managing debt recovery to protect cash flow.
* Liaise with commissioners and funding bodies on payment matters.
Regulatory & Audit Compliance
* Provide financial documentation and sustainability evidence during CQC and Ofsted inspections.
* Coordinate external audits and maintain fully compliant financial records.
* Safeguard service users' funds in line with internal policies.
Risk Management & Internal Controls
* Implement and monitor strong internal controls to reduce financial risk.
* Carry out financial risk assessments and present recommendations.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislation.
Strategic & Operational Support
* Provide financial modelling and analysis for new service development and tenders.
* Support senior leadership with cost-saving initiatives and long-term planning.
* Contribute to strategic growth discussions at board and management level.
Skills & Experience
* Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
* Previous finance experience within health, social care, or education sectors (preferred).
* Strong knowledge of payroll, invoicing, and financial compliance.
* Familiarity with CQC and Ofsted financial sustainability requirements.
* Excellent IT skills, including accounting software and advanced Excel.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
Personal Attributes
* High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive data.
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented.
* Strong team player, able to work collaboratively with HR, compliance, and operations.
* Commitment to supporting the delivery of high-quality care services.
Performance Indicators
* Timely and accurate management accounts.
* Full compliance with HMRC, audit, and regulatory deadlines.
* Strong cash flow management and reduced debtor levels.
* Positive outcomes in CQC and Ofsted inspections.
* Delivery of cost efficiencies without compromising quality of care.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Work Location: In person