Finance Manager

Claimont Health; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to oversee financial management and ensure compliance with regulations. This hybrid role involves leading financial operations, managing budgets, and providing commercial advice on contracts. The ideal candidate will have over five years of accounting experience and be fully qualified, preferably CIMA. Join this innovative team to contribute to the financial viability of a leading healthcare provider, where your expertise will drive impactful decisions and support the mission of delivering exceptional care services.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee benefit scheme

Pension scheme with 3% contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Fully qualified, preferably CIMA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial operations aligned with the company's vision.
• Own the annual budget setting process and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial Management

Budget Management

Accounting Systems

Contract Management

Payroll Management

Effective Communication

Due Diligence

Analytical Mindset

Education

CIMA or equivalent

Job description

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Finance Manager

Hybrid/Remote

Location: Haywards Heath

Claimont Health is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join on a permanent basis.

This role oversees all aspects of financial management, including management accounts, internal controls, year-end processes, and financial policies. The goal is to ensure KPIs and contract goals are met, with robust, timely financial reporting. Working closely with the CEO, the post-holder will ensure the group's financial viability and sustainability.

This is a hands-on, standalone role requiring a proactive, analytical mindset.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Financial Management

• Lead and manage the Claimont Group's financial operations aligned with our vision, mission, and values.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements across all accounting processes, internal controls, Companies House, HMRC, and pension regulations, implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and execute short-, medium-, and long-term financial strategies.
• Present financial data and performance at Finance and Investment meetings regularly.
• Report high-level financial data at Board meetings to ensure understanding of performance.

1. Budget Management and Accounting

• Own the annual budget setting process, ensuring alignment with the strategic business plan.
• Support financial planning and control, developing comprehensive models for income, expenditure, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts.
• Maintain and develop accounting systems to provide relevant information to senior leaders and ensure efficient financial practices supporting forecasting and planning.

Contract Management

• Oversee business contracts ensuring their viability.
• Review contracts financially, ensuring due diligence for TUPE and acquisitions.
• Guide contract execution for smooth onboarding.
• Provide commercial advice on business viability.

Payroll

• Manage monthly payroll processes accurately and in compliance with contracts and legislation.
• Ensure pension regulations and auto-enrollment are properly managed.

Experience / Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Fully qualified, preferably CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience with due diligence in TUPE and acquisitions.
• Experience in healthcare or similar sectors.
• Knowledge of financial contract review and sector-specific requirements.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business objectives.
• Effective communicator with empathy, capable of simplifying complex processes.
• Experience managing multiple teams.

What we offer:

• Salary: £60,000
• Generous holiday allowance
• Access to 'Caboodle', our employee benefit scheme
• Option to join our pension scheme after 3 months, with a 3% contribution from Claimont

Our Mission and Values

Claimont Health aims to be the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and complex care services. Our core values are:

• Commitment
• Care
• Compassion
• Leadership
• Innovation

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We follow safer recruitment practices. All staff are responsible for safeguarding and will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Claimont Health is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across age, disability, ethnicity, gender, beliefs, and sexual orientation.