Finance ManagerLocation: BromsgroveContract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per weekSalary: Up to £42,500 per annumBenefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site ParkingAbout UsWe are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for a Finance Manager to join our established team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring the Fostering Management Accounts Team, ensuring a robust control environment and maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and management reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and develop trainee management accountants, building capability and supporting professional developmentProduce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including consolidation of all group entities in accordance with the month-end timetableEstablish effective relationships with operational partners through the provision of accurate and timely financial informationProvide high-quality financial commentary to the Senior Management TeamMaintain balance sheet integrity in line with the balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation policy, raising risks and issues and ensuring appropriate resolutionPrepare monthly reporting of balance sheet movementsMaintain a strong control environment, working collaboratively with the business to ensure policies and procedures are adhered toSupport the provision of information for tax and statutory reporting to ensure compliance with applicable legislative frameworksAbout YouA relevant professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent)Strong technical accounting knowledgeConfident communicator with strong stakeholder management skillsExperience maintaining a robust financial control environmentExcellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insightPrevious leadership or people development experienceFor an informal discussion, please contact Kate Fokes on (phone number removed).We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Finance, Keywords:Finance Manager, Location:Redditch, ENG-B96 6AE