We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager looking for a new opportunity who wants to progress and work for a quickly growing care company based near Wokingham in Berkshire Join our senior care management team to lead all financial operations and planning. This role demands accurate, compliant financial control and direct management of daily business administration. Key Responsibilities * Financial Reporting and Management: Lead the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts. Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasts to ensure financial sustainability.Provide financial insights to support strategic business planning for future growth. * Billing and Payroll Accuracy: Ensure the satisfactory, timely, and complete operation of the company's monthly payroll processes.Implement accurate and timely client invoicing and receivables each month.Verify client invoicing fully aligns with the agreed bespoke care plan.Process all billing and coding of sales and costs with complete accuracy. * Compliance and Control: * Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, including HMRC, Companies House, and CQC financial standards. * Maintain robust financial controls and procedures. * Ensure payroll, pensions, and staff expenses align with UK employment laws. * Team Leadership and Expenditure: * Effectively manage, lead, and motivate assigned Business Administrators and Apprentice staff * Monitor and control day-to-day expenditure within defined limits, in conjunction with the Managing Director (MD). Qualifications and Experience * ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent) or an appropriate Business Management degree. * Demonstrable experience in a Finance Controller / Manager role. * Experience in healthcare or social care, or a related service provision business (e.g., facilities management), is highly desirable but my no means essential * Expert proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential. * Strong understanding of UK payroll, VAT, and financial regulations. * Knowledge of CQC financial compliance and care sector funding models (local authority contracts, private billing) is a distinct advantage. * Proven ability to create and manage the business to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with the MD. Required Attributes * Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills. * Ability to work collaboratively within the team environment, e.g., with care managers. * Strategic mindset focused on delivering the business growth plan. * Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced work environment. Job and Benefits Package Market competitive salary and benefits package. * Participation in a Management Level Health, Well Being, and Cash Credit programme. * Defined Contribution Pension Plan. * Flexible working is possible (mix of office and home-based) * Core Office working hours: 08:30 to 16:30 each day. * 28 days holiday entitlement per annum