Job Purpose:
1. To lead the Caretech Children’s divisional finance team in supporting the operational teams in the delivery of financial targets. Responsible for oversight of the financial performance of the Scottish part of the division.
Main duties & responsibilities:
2. Undertake Key Leadership role within the Children's Services Divisions. Working to support the Managing Director to ensure budgetary compliance, evaluate new development opportunities and enhance commercial awareness.
3. Providing financial direction, support and guidance to the Heads of the various businesses within the Division to ensure they are financially literate and operating efficiently with regard to established targets
4. Consolidation of monthly results and forecast for the CSE Children’s services.
5. Work with Managing Director & Commercial Director on strategy
6. Lead divisional Budget process (With Managing Director)
7. Lead Month End review of homes Gross profit and EBITDAR; taking action where appropriate. Prepare Month End Commentaries.
8. Prepare costings for new referrals & review fees on regular basis
9. Negotiate with Local Authorities on fees (Rates, incentive schemes, negotiations, disputes)
10. Review & sign off payroll
11. Work with senior team on Financial aspects for all Organic Development proposals
12. Prepare capital investment proposals for Board. Review timelines and P&L expectations through project life
13. Work with Commercial Director to ensure that all key Financial deadlines are achieved & that results are accurately reported
14. Assist with Financial due diligence of acquisitions & post purchase integration.
15. Dig behind the numbers to understand key trends
16. Any other duties requested from time to time, as might reasonably be required, commensurate with the role.
Essential requirements:
17. Qualified Accountant/Qualified by experience
18. At least five years’ experience in a similar multi –site position
19. Strong commercial acumen
20. Evidence of success in managing a dispersed finance department and meeting deadlines on all aspects of reporting and analysis
21. Evidence of active engagement with external stakeholders in commercial negotiations
22. Evidence of working closely with non-financial managers to improve performance
23. Flexibility
24. Willingness to travel
25. Strong team player
Desirable:
26. Working in a similar role within the Health & Social Care sector; specifically Children’s services
27. Some knowledge of the market context