Strategic Finance Controller for Growth & Governance

Kara Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Career progression

Professional development

Senior leadership exposure

Job summary

Kara Healthcare in Leicester seeks an experienced Financial Controller to partner with the CEO and senior leaders, shaping financial strategy and governance across multi-site services. You will lead the finance function, deliver monthly management accounts, and drive budgeting, cash flow and risk management.

With fully qualified status and a track record in regulated sectors, you’ll develop robust controls, support acquisitions and mentor the finance team, enabling the organisation to sustain

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience as Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or similar senior finance position.
• Strong track record producing management accounts, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Experience in healthcare, social care, hospitality, or a regulated sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee day-to-day financial operations.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance across the organisation.
• Monitor business performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support acquisition, growth, and investment activities as required.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve high performance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Strategic partnering

Regulatory compliance

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Kara Healthcare in Leicester seeks an experienced Financial Controller to partner with the CEO and senior leaders, shaping financial strategy and governance across multi-site services. You will lead the finance function, deliver monthly management accounts, and drive budgeting, cash flow and risk management.

With fully qualified status and a track record in regulated sectors, you’ll develop robust controls, support acquisitions and mentor the finance team, enabling the organisation to sustain