We’re recruiting a hands-on and commercially astute Head of Finance to lead the finance function of a privately owned, multi-site care home group with turnover of c.£25m. The group is growing steadily across Northern England and offers an opportunity to play a key leadership role in the business. You’ll work closely with the owner to shape financial strategy, drive profitability, and embed robust financial processes. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys being both a strategic partner and an operational leader - someone who can challenge the status quo, modernise finance systems, and offer real commercial insight to improve business performance. Key Responsibilities Partner with the owner and senior team to shape financial strategy and business growth plans Deliver data-led insight to improve occupancy, manage costs, and optimise local authority funding Challenge operational assumptions and identify margin improvement opportunities Contribute to investment decisions, acquisitions, and long-term scaling of the group Lead all aspects of financial control: budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, P&L, and statutory reporting Own monthly close and provide accurate, timely management reporting to owners and board Oversee compliance with audit, regulatory and funding body requirements Ensure robust financial governance and risk management across all sites Lead finance transformation: automate manual pro...