Head of Finance

RM RECRUIT LIMITED; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RM Recruit Limited is seeking a Head of Finance for a permanent role. You will lead a team of six, provide strategic financial management to the Managing Director, and drive efficiency across the finance function.

The role involves monthly management accounts, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, controls, and liaising with external auditors. Travel to Midlands sites is required; ACCA/CIMA qualification and UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience producing timely management accounts and financial reports.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and MD.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of six and oversee daily financial operations.
• Provide comprehensive financial management support to the Managing Director.
• Oversee day-to-day workflows of the internal finance team.
• Travel to various sites within the Midlands as required.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Implement and improve internal controls, policies and processes.
• Supervise sales, purchase ledgers and invoicing processes.
• Monitor cash flow, banking relationships and cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Oversee payroll processing, pension contributions, and HMRC compliance.
• Act as main point of contact for external auditors and statutory compliance.
• Oversee VAT returns and tax submissions.

Skills

Team management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

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.