Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Aspris; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people. As a Senior Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and supporting the Aspris Care Division. This position offers the chance to work closely with senior operational leaders, providing essential financial expertise and guidance. You will be instrumental in negotiating contracts, implementing financial controls, and contributing to the organization's policies and initiatives. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your professional growth and offers a range of benefits designed to enhance your career journey.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

Tech Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Comprehensive induction plan

Commitment to ongoing training

Aspris rewards and discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA with experience in finance.
• Experience in a fast-paced multi-site organization is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance business partner for senior operational colleagues.
• Provide commercial support for tendering and contract renewals.
• Champion financial controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial Management

Commercial Support

Negotiation Skills

Financial Controls

Multi-site Organization Experience

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Job description

There are not many jobs and careers where you can say that you have positively impacted a young person’s life. At Aspris Children’s Services, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping to shape and change the future of the children and young people we support.

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager who will be providing financial management and oversight for the Aspris Care Division. This is a key role supporting the business, in which you will provide financial expertise and support, driving financial performance of one of the largest specialist social care providers for young people in the UK.

Reporting into the Director of FP&A, you will work closely with the Divisional COO, Area Directors and other departmental leads.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Be the primary finance business partner for senior operational colleagues, supporting the delivery of divisional targets and driving performance.
• Provide commercial support in tendering for new business opportunities and contract renewals, including discussions with appropriate funders.
• Take a leading role in the annual fee uplift process, negotiating and agreeing positive outcomes with external parties to ensure the long-term financial viability of individual placement agreements.
• Champion the correct implementation of financial controls and procedures to support in mitigating financial risk. Assist the business with process non-compliance.
• Contribute to the development of Group policies, procedures, processes and initiatives.

The ideal person will be qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) and have experience working in a fast-paced multi-site organisation.

By joining our friendly and supportive team, you will also be part of a company that invests in you for personal and professional development and provides a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, plus birthday day leave. 25 days increase to 27 and then 30 days based on length of service.
• Aspris rewards and discount scheme.
• Comprehensive induction plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression.
• We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check (if required).
• Employee recognition scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Tech Scheme - can buy tech and then pay it back through salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to work scheme - can buy a bike and then pay it back through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support.

Recruitment Timetable

Applications accepted until: 10th January 2025.

Shortlisting: w/c 13th January 2025.

Interviews to be held: w/c 20th January 2025.

This role will have the option of being based at our Darlington Office or Remotely.

For more information please review the attached Job Description.