Assistant Group Finance Manager

The Cosmopolitan Hotel; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated finance professional to join their team as an Assistant Group Finance Manager. This pivotal role involves leading the transactional Finance Team, ensuring financial integrity, and collaborating across departments to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Sage 50 Accounts, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a values-led organization that makes a genuine difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a finance department, particularly with Sage 50.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Finance Team, ensuring clarity in roles.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Sage 50 Accounts

Payroll Management

Team Leadership

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Hybrid, three days in the office)

Optimo Care Group, founded in 2010, was created with a clear vision: to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across England. Today, we proudly support thousands of individuals with complex and specialist needs through our three divisions — Supported Living, Specialist Care, and Home Care.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and motivated finance professional to join us as Assistant Group Finance Manager. In this pivotal role, you will contribute directly to strategic decision-making, drive financial performance, and help shape the future of a values-led organisation that makes a genuine difference every day.

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic organisation? We're looking for a Deputy Group Finance Manager to support our Group Finance Manager and Senior Finance Team in delivering timely and accurate financial information across the company. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for finance, and a desire to contribute to the overall success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership: Manage the day-to-day operations of the transactional Finance Team, ensuring clarity in roles and achievement of KPIs.
2. Financial Integrity: Oversee the accuracy and integrity of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll data across all systems.
3. Cross-Department Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between the Finance Department and other business areas, ensuring open communication and effective relationship management.
4. Process Improvement: Regularly review finance systems and processes, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
5. Data Management: Maintain and manage IT systems within the Finance Department, resolving any issues in a timely manner.
6. Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly financial reports, including KPIs and reconciliation of invoicing accounts, for Senior Management Team meetings.
7. Compliance & Cost Control: Ensure sales, costs, and payroll are properly handled, accounted for, and reported in line with statutory requirements.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Finance Department with strong expertise in Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and influence a team to achieve objectives.
• Excellent Communication And Relationship-building Skills, With a Customer-focused Approach.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and high-volume data processing.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Flexibility to travel across the group's territory as required.