Job Description

Reports to:

Assistant Director of Group Operations

Location

: Hybrid

Our Vision

At Excel Solutions Group Limited and Emerge Care & Therapeutic Solutions Limited, we are dedicated to creating safe, well-maintained, and nurturing environments for the children in our care. Our maintenance team is vital in ensuring that all our homes remain safe, comfortable, and welcoming.

Purpose of the Role

A strategic, detail-orientated, and proactive Finance Manager, responsible for leading our financial planning, operations, and compliance efforts. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis while contributing to broader operational and strategic decisions. You will play a key role in managing financial risk, supporting business growth, and ensuring effective governance and control across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts. Analyse financial data and trends to inform strategic decisions. Develop financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term planning models. Support the Board with financial insights, scenario modelling and KPIs.

Risk, Compliance and Control

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and statutory requirements. Identify, evaluate, and manage financial risks. Manage audits and year-end reporting, liaising with auditors and accountants

Operational Finance

Oversee payroll, VAT submissions, bank reconciliations, and payment processes. Manage staff expenses, credit card usage, and FX transactions. Review and approve purchase orders, budgets, and reports in relevant software.

Team Leadership and Stakeholder Communication

Lead and support finance team members. Conduct appraisals, training needs analysis, and daily workload supervision. Present financial updates to SLT and Board, translating complex information into clear insights.

Process Improvement and Strategic Support

Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and controls. Implement tools and frameworks that support financial efficiency and transparency. Oversee IT development work and liaise with external providers to meet SLAs and project goals.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and regulatory frameworks. Proficient in financial software, Excel, and accounting systems. Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Proactive problem-solver with a strategic mindset. Collaborative team player with strong leadership skills.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment

At Excel Solutions Group Limited and Emerge Care & Therapeutic Solutions Limited, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Our commitment includes:

Equal Opportunities:

We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants, ensuring that no individual is discriminated against based on protected characteristics in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Inclusive Recruitment:

Our recruitment processes are designed to be inclusive and free from bias.

Reasonable Adjustments:

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship

Please note that Excel Solutions Group Limited and Emerge Care & Therapeutic Solutions Limited do not hold a UK Home Office sponsorship licence. As such, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4PG

Expected start date: 01/08/2025