Finance Manager - Healthcare Sector (6 month fixed-term)

Cornerstone Healthcare; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Waterlooville is seeking a Finance Manager to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading financial reporting processes, collaborating with various teams to provide insights, and improving financial procedures. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with experience in the healthcare sector and strong technical skills in accounting software. This position requires on-site presence.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition and rewards

Access to Blue Light Card

Pension Scheme

Paid for e-learning training

Paid for company events

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in the healthcare sector preferred.
• Strong technical skills in finance and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end financial reporting processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations according to standards.
• Collaborate with teams for financial insights.

Skills

Accountancy qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Experience in healthcare sector

Technical proficiency in Sage 50

Proficiency in BI tools

Excellent communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

Sage 50

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Manager - Healthcare Sector (6 month fixed-term)

About The Role

Cornerstone Healthcare are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join our healthcare organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This pivotal role supports a period of transformation, ensuring accurate financial reporting, partnering with operational teams, and driving process improvement initiatives.

What will you be doing?

• Month-End Close: Lead the month-end process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Reconciliation Activities: Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with accounting standards.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with operational and clinical teams to deliver financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Support the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Systems & Reporting Tools:
• Use Sage 50 for financial operations and reporting.
• Leverage modern BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for enhanced financial analysis.
• Process Improvement: Lead and contribute to initiatives that enhance financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

What do you need?

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Experience in the healthcare sector (preferred).
• Strong technical proficiency in Sage 50, BI tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and project leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What hours will you work?

Monday to Friday - 9am until 5pm.

*Please note that this role requires an on-site presence and we are not currently offering hybrid or working from home so you must be within a commutable distance.*

Why work for Cornerstone?

• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1,000
• Recognition and rewards - vouchers, cash bonuses, and long service treats
• Access to the Blue Light Card - over 13,000 discounts
• Pension Scheme
• Paid for e-learning training
• Paid for company events

• And much more!

About Us

Cornerstone Healthcare provide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs.

Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as Dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them inappropriate candidates for dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly.

We currently have 4 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, Mytchett and Bristol.