Director Of Finance

Caremark Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual development budget

5 volunteering days

Flexible schedule

Private wellness support

Job summary

Caremark Ltd is seeking a Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and governance for the UK and International businesses. You will head a small finance team, oversee payroll for Franchise Support Centre, and partner with the Board to drive sustainable growth and commercial insight in a franchised home care network.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and robust controls across VAT, tax and payroll, with emphasis on governance and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) required.
• Senior financial leadership experience with board exposure preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking essential.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: develop and deliver the financial strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes and monthly management reporting.
• Provide financial insight to CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team and oversee long-term planning.
• Collaborate with Operations Director and Franchise Systems Manager to address offices of concern.
• Franchise Network Support: provide financial guidance to franchise owners and audit franchisee plans.
• Governance, Risk and Compliance: maintain controls, comply with statutory obligations and manage auditors.
• Systems and Continuous Improvement: enhance finance systems, reporting and automation.
• Corporate Responsibilities: participate in Board & Senior Management Team, promote Caremark values.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Job description

The Finance Director is responsible for leading the financial strategy, governance and performance of the business, ensuring sustainable growth, strong financial management and effective decision-making across the organisation. As a member of member of the Board and Senior Management Team, the postholder will provide strategic financial leadership, commercial insight and robust governance. The post holder will have overall financial responsibility for both the UK and International businesses.

You will lead a team of 3 finance professionals, including responsibility for Franchise Support Centre payroll.

About The Role

You will be responsible for:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and deliver the financial strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team.
• Lead long-term financial planning and investment decisions.
• Evaluate commercial opportunities, acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations Director and Franchise Systems Manager to identify any offices of concern and ensure prompt action planning is executed.

Financial Planning and Performance

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure accurate monthly management reporting.
• Monitor performance against budget and strategic objectives.
• Drive financial efficiency and profitability.
• Oversea VAT, Corporation Tax, Payroll (not exhaustive)

Commercial Business Partnering

• Support Directors with financial insight and challenge, ensuring monthly invoicing remains within tolerance and escalating as necessary, if not
• Develop business cases and financial models.
• Monitor key commercial metrics and trends.

Franchise Network Support

• Provide financial guidance to franchise owners and prospective franchisees.
• Conduct regular financial audits on franchisees business plans, monitoring cashflow and supporting them should concerns arise
• Support financial training and business sustainability across the network.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure effective controls and governance frameworks.
• Maintain compliance with statutory, regulatory and tax obligations.
• Lead relationships with auditors, banking partners and advisors.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement and succession planning.

Systems and Continuous Improvement

• Improve finance systems, reporting and automation.
• Support wider organisational transformation initiatives.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Contribute as a member of the Board & Senior Management Team.
• Promote Caremark values and culture.
• Act as a role model for integrity and professionalism.

Why join Caremark?

At Caremark, we believe a great workplace culture drives exceptional results. Everything we do is guided by our six core values:

Positive | Compassionate | Accountable | Trustworthy | Honest | Supportive

You’ll be empowered to make a real difference in a supportive, values-led environment, where your expertise is respected and your development is prioritised.

The kind of person who’ll thrive here

• Disciplined and focused, with a high attention to detail
• Confident and proactive, happy to take ownership
• A strong problem solver who looks for better ways of doing things
• Motivated by continuous improvement
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 5 paid volunteering days per year
• Annual personal development budget
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance cover
• Company pension scheme
• Free wellbeing counselling programme & support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Business travel expenses
• Flexi-time- start between 08:00 and 10:00 and finish between 16:00 and 18:00

Required Criteria

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Senior financial leadership experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Experience leading and developing teams.

Desired Criteria

• Previous board level experience.

About The Company

Shape the future of home care with a career at the Caremark Franchise Support Centre!

Caremark is one of the largest UK home care franchisors with over 140 franchise offices in the UK. Our franchisees operate in the heart of their communities as passionate ambassadors of personalised care in customers’ homes. With a reputation for excellence since 2005, we have grown to become one of the leading UK providers of home care services.

Make a real difference!

Join our passionate team and help us expand Caremark’s reach to improve the lives of thousands of customers across the UK. We’re looking for talented individuals to help us develop our brand, strengthen our presence, and cultivate a positive and supportive company culture.

We offer a variety of roles!

Find your perfect fit with opportunities at our head office in Worthing, West Sussex or in one of our regional field-based roles. Browse our open positions and discover how you can be part of the Caremark family. As the master franchisor, Caremark Limited supports our network of over 140 independent offices across the UK.

Company Culture

We are Positive:

We embrace a positive mindset and inspire optimism amongst our colleagues. We continually question how our outlook and reactions affect our colleagues, striving for contagious positivity. With a can-do attitude we uplift and cultivate an environment where creativity thrives, challenges are opportunities, and success is shared.

We are Trustworthy:

We hold trust as our foundation, nurturing it through honesty, reliability, and consistency in our actions and relationships. By prioritising transparency and mutual respect, we place trust in our colleagues and respect the trust placed in us. With consistency, we create a safe, collaborative environment.

We are Honest:

We uphold honesty as a non-negotiable principle, committing to truthfulness, transparency, and integrity in our interactions and decisions. By demonstrating unwavering honesty, we build trust, credibility, and lasting relationships, fostering an environment where openness and accountability flourish.

We are Compassionate:

At the heart of our actions and decisions lies compassion, driving us to understand, empathise, and act with kindness towards all, fostering an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We are Accountable:

We uphold accountability as a cornerstone of our integrity, taking ownership and responsibility of our actions, decisions, and their outcomes. Through transparency and a no-blame culture, we build trust and drive excellence. We self-reflect and are continually learning.

We are Supportive:

We are supportive colleagues, and we foster an environment where collaboration is the norm, working together towards common goals and sharing in collective successes. With active listening, continual development and constructive guidance, we can all reach our fullest potential. We celebrate in each other’s success.

Company Benefits

• Flexi time (start between 8am - 10am/ finish between 4pm-6pm)
• 1 Day working from home each week
• Private Medical Insurance
• Annual Personal Development Budget
• 5 Paid Volunteering Days per year
• 33 days of holiday (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Life Insurance cover

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Free work laptop, Referral bonus, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Hybrid Working, Culture of recognition, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Staff celebration events

Salary

Up to £104,500.00 per year