Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working on a retained basis to recruit a Finance Manager with a sector leading organisation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven, qualified accountant with the ability to manage a range of stakeholders.

The role of Finance Manager requires strong leadership from an individual who is able to work in tune with the operational goals. The qualified accountant will challenge the “status quo” and remove barriers in place to improve delivery of an excellent service to its customers across all areas of finance support. It is critical that the Finance Manager can effectively communicate along active reporting lines to the Director of Financial Reporting, as well as working closely with the non-financial heads of care and stakeholders. The post holder should have an ability to foresee future development on the service and proactively plan and improve existing approaches.

A summary of the key candidate requirements are as follows:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with non – finance
• professionals, ensuring a two-way dialogue.
• Strong technical knowledge
• Business planning skills and the ability to identify key drivers and focus time and attention on areas of risk
• Working to strict deadlines
• Strong report writing and presentational skills at Board level
• Implementation of Financial systems and controls
• Assisting in preparation of commercial tenders and/or grant applications

The main duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Regular liaison with budget holders to improve the management of subsidiary budgets
• Prepare full monthly and annual management reports with commentary which includes income & expenditure, balance sheet and cashflow
• Provide support and financial input to contract tender submissions including profitability assessment and ensuring terms fit with the long term strategic plan for the business
• Undertake analysis of areas of financial risk, budget variance, business growth or any other financial support required by the Group
• Implement and maintain appropriate financial controls to underpin the financial governance and standing orders of the Group and subsidiary companies applicable to all areas of operations
• Provision of completed reporting packs for review at a level appropriate for submission to Board or Committee

Remuneration

• Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience) and an excellent benefits package.
• The bandings are reviewed each year for cost of living increases on top of this– in the past this has been in the region of 2% per annum.
• There are 28 days annual leave and 13 days statutory holidays.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme employee contribution 4%, 5% or 6%, employer contribution twice employee’s (i.e. between 8-12%).
• Other benefits include a health plan and season ticket loans etc. 35 hour working week, operating a flexi-time scheme.