Head of Finance
As a Head of Finance at HCRG Care Group, you will play a pivotal role in our Finance team. In addition to this impactful position, you will have access to a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including: Salary of between £70,000 - £85,000 with group pension Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Essential A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the healthcare sector or a similar environment. Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including local authorities and NHS commissioners.Desirable Knowledge of public sector finance and funding mechanisms. Experience in managing large, multi-million-pound portfolios with a strong focus on cost control and performance improvement. Previous experience in a matrix or multi-contract environment.
Other requirements: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present clear recommendations. Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a finance team to achieve high performance.
Ability to think strategically, with a strong understanding of the broader organisational context. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels. High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to compliance and process improvement.
A flexible approach to changing priorities and operational needs, with an ability to manage workload effectively.