An excellent opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Finance Manager to join a leading group of companies in the care sector. This role is based in Ringwood and involves managing the finances for a group that operates over 40 homes.

The Role:

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the CFO, you will manage a finance team of 8. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Reporting: Leading the preparation and delivery of monthly and annual financial reports using Sage 50, Power BI, and Excel. Investigating and reporting on discrepancies and variances.
Team Support: Supporting Account Managers and Assistants with day-to-day queries.
Liaison and Reporting: Regularly liaising with the Operations Director, HR Directors, CFO, and CEO, and producing ad-hoc reports as required.
Credit Control: Overseeing credit control functions across the group, including managing private and local authority funding customers.
Senior Management Participation: Attending monthly Senior Management Team meetings, presenting financial results, and providing strategic insights.
Auditing and Controls: Conducting home audits and testing internal controls.
Business Partnering: Collaborating with the Operations Director and Regional Managers, and communicating financial insights across the business.
Invoice Approval: Approving purchase invoices on Paperless.
Budgeting Support: Assisting the CFO with annual budget preparations.

The Ideal Candidate:

Extensive experience in financial management, ideally within a similar sector.
Strong knowledge of Sage 50, Power BI, and Excel.
Proven leadership and team management skills.
Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, capable of conveying financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

How to Apply:

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