Finance Manager

Title: Finance Manager
Benefits: Flexible working, company car, laptop, Mobile Phone, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, 1 additional weeks annual leave can be purchased, contributory pension scheme, free employee benefits package
Salary: £40k to £45k per annum depending on experience
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Interview date: Interviews being held ASAP

We are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Manager to provide support to and Deputise for the Head of Finance for Children and Young People's Division.

The role will involve some travel although is generally office based, overseeing a small team of accounts administrators based at one of our established offices. We are seeking a candidate who shares the same core values as we do, who will grow in what will be a demanding yet exciting position.

This is a truly exciting time to join us - The Community Services which has developed a national reputation as a high quality provider of support, therapy and education for children and young people with complex, emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning & physical disabilities and foster care.

Overall Job Purpose:
* To provide insightful financial information, analysis and reports to the Head of Finance and Senior Managers to support the operations of the business
* To ensure robust financial control systems are in place and to develop these to support decision making
* Combine strict attention to detail with a commercial view.
* To be proactive in forecasting and planning
* To Deputise for the Head of Finance when required including decision making and presentations.

Tasks will include:
* Month end process including producing actuals vs budget reports, variance analysis, creating journals, writing commentary and issuing a final month end pack to the Head of Finance
* To develop management information processes and to produce reports that support good decision-making across the Division.
* Assisting with the annual budget process, particularly producing the templates and consolidation of annual budgets
* Producing accurate occupancy reports and forecasts for Management within tight deadlines including new starters and leaver analysis.
* Assisting with the monthly payroll approval including variance analysis
* Following sales ledger invoicing queries through to resolution
* Developing the purchase order system and authorise purchases to the appropriate level
* Support the Head of Finance in the preparation of the organisational plans and forecasts through liaison with budget holders
* To be a financial business partner to budget holders gaining an understanding of the activities that are behind those budgets to ensure the division produces the best outcomes for beneficiaries

You will have:
* Experience of financial management and administration
* Experience of data management and manipulation
* Experience of preparing financial reports (internal and external)
* Experience of year end procedures and preparing supporting documentation
* Experience of providing support to non-financial managers
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Excellent IT skills with demonstrable high level of competence with Excel and accounting software
* Proven ability to work as part of a team

It would desirable to have:
* Knowledge of the CHARMS database an advantage
* Experience of finance work within the care sector
* Familiarity with accounting software with an integrated ledger (training will be given in Coldharbour)
* Ability to design reports using software (e.g. Cold harbour analytics, QlikView)

Why should I apply for this role?
* A well-established National Care provider
* Modern open plan offices
* Great prospects for career advancement
* Training and coaching in place for advancement

Due to the nature of the role, we will pay for you to complete an enhanced DBS check, prior to starting with us. Under the Equality Act 2010, some posts may have a minimum age requirement, based on the age of the oldest child within the service you are applying for. The Community Services is an equal opportunities employer and will invite disabled applicants to contact us to identify any additional support that they may require throughout the recruitment process.

Due to the volume of applications, if you do not receive an invitation to interview within 14 working days, then consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion, however we have other services you may be suitable for in surrounding areas for the roles below: Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, Deputy Managers, Healthcare Assistants, and Residential Managers.