Head of Finance

RM RECRUIT LIMITED; Warwick; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RM Recruit is partnering with a well-established multi-site care provider to recruit a Head of Finance on a permanent basis. You will lead a team of six and act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, guiding financial operations across Midlands sites.

The role requires ACCA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience, preferably in healthcare or residential care. Travel between regional sites is expected. DBS/compliance checks apply.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Essential experience managing a team within industry
• Healthcare/care sector experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and supervise a team of six
• Provide direct financial management support to the Managing Director
• Oversee daily operations and workflows of the internal finance team
• Prepare, develop, and present monthly management accounts and reports
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls, policies, and processes
• Supervise sales ledger, purchase ledger, and invoicing processes
• Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, and cash flow forecasts
• Coordinate annual budgeting and regular forecasts
• Oversee payroll, pension contributions, and compliance
• Act as main contact for external auditors and ensure HMRC compliance
• Oversee VAT returns and tax submissions

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Process improvement

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

RM Recruit are working with a well-established multi-site care provider who are seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance on a permanent basis. Managing a dedicated team of six, you will oversee all day-to-day financial operations and act as a key strategic partner to the Managing Director.

Main duties include:

• Manage, mentor, and supervise a team of six
• Provide direct, comprehensive financial management support to the Managing Director.
• Oversee the daily operations and workflows of the internal finance team.
• Travel to various sites within the Midlands as required.
• Prepare, develop, and present timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Implement, monitor, and improve internal financial controls, policies, and processes.
• Supervise the end-to-end sales ledger, purchase ledger, and invoicing processes.
• Monitor daily cash flow, manage banking relationships, and produce cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and produce regular financial forecasts.
• Oversee the processing of group payroll, pension contributions, and related compliance.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and ensure statutory compliance.
• Oversee VAT returns, tax submissions, and all relevant HMRC compliance.

As the ideal candidate you will be fully ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent professional accounting qualification and possess substantial post-qualification experience within industry, with essential experience managing a team. It would be advantageous if you possess prior financial experience within the healthcare, care home, or residential care sector.

If you possess good technical and system skills such as Sage, Xero and are proficient using excel to a good standard, this presents a very good opportunity to stamp your mark in a forward thinking organisation. The ideal candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and own a vehicle to facilitate travel between regional sites.

This position is subject to a standard background check (DBS) and compliance.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.