Finance Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and facilities management company is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee financial performance in healthcare contracts. You will partner with senior stakeholders, provide financial leadership, and manage a junior team member. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in NHS or PFI environments. This role involves working across multiple locations, offering flexibility and exciting leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with varied experience.
• Proven expertise in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to business partner with non-finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to drive financial decision-making.
• Deliver high-quality month-end reports and business reviews.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Strong financial management experience

Analytical skills

Tools

Advanced Excel (including Macros/VBA)

SAP

Cognos

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Mobile (with travel to Birmingham office and sites when required)

Reports to: Finance Business Partner - Healthcare North

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in managing and influencing the financial performance of two key healthcare contracts in the North region, with a combined turnover of c.£40m.

As a trusted business partner to the Contract Director, you will provide insightful financial leadership, ensure effective risk management, and add commercial value to operational decision-making. You will also lead and develop a team member based on site, supporting their growth while overseeing day-to-day financial activities.

This is a mobile role with flexibility, but you will be expected to travel to the Birmingham office and contract sites when required.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Support

• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive sound financial decision-making and manage risks/opportunities.
• Provide proactive financial analysis to support business growth and operational improvements.
• Ensure accurate month-end closures, journals, and reporting.
• Manage working capital targets and balance sheet performance.
• Support client tenders, negotiations, and capital expenditure appraisals.

Performance & Reporting

• Deliver high-quality reporting: month-end results, business reviews, budgets, and cash analysis.
• Drive improvements in operational financial understanding by training and supporting non-finance colleagues.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, escalating risks and opportunities.
• Promote working capital improvements, ensuring accurate billing and debt management.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, preparing analysis and presentations for senior stakeholders.

People & Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a junior finance team member, supporting their career progression.
• Collaborate effectively across the business to promote teamwork and service excellence.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with varied experience across accounting roles.
• Strong financial management experience, ideally within NHS or PFI environments.
• Proven expertise in management accounting, reporting, and commercial decision support.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to business partner with non-finance professionals.

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring or training junior team members.
• Adaptability to changing environments.
• Advanced Excel (including Macros/VBA), SAP, and Cognos knowledge.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and energetic finance leader who thrives under pressure.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative team player with the drive to deliver commercial value and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of significant healthcare contracts, influence strategic decisions, and develop leadership skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen and a passion for driving performance in healthcare finance, we'd love to hear from you.