Job Description

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