ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified Accountant/Qualified by experience
• At least five years’ experience in a similar multi –site position
• Strong commercial acumen
• Evidence of success in managing a dispersed finance department and meeting deadlines on all aspects of reporting and analysis
• Evidence of active engagement with external stakeholders in commercial negotiations
• Evidence of working closely with non-financial managers to improve performance
• Flexibility
• Willingness to travel
• Strong team player

JOB PURPOSE:

• To lead the Caretech Children’s divisional finance team in supporting the operational teams in the delivery of financial targets. Responsible for oversight of the financial performance of the Scottish part of the division.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake Key Leadership role within the Children’s Services Divisions. Working to support the Managing Director to ensure budgetary compliance, evaluate new development opportunities and enhance commercial awareness.
• Providing financial direction, support and guidance to the Heads of the various businesses within the Division to ensure they are financially literate and operating efficiently with regard to established targets
• Consolidation of monthly results and forecast for the CSE Children’s services.
• Work with Managing Director & Commercial Director on strategy
• Lead divisional Budget process (With Managing Director)
• Lead Month End review of homes Gross profit and EBITDAR; taking action where appropriate. Prepare Month End Commentaries.
• Prepare costings for new referrals & review fees on regular basis
• Negotiate with Local Authorities on fees (Rates, incentive schemes, negotiations, disputes)
• Review & sign off payroll
• Work with senior team on Financial aspects for all Organic Development proposals
• Prepare capital investment proposals for Board. Review timelines and P&L expectations through project life
• Work with Commercial Director to ensure that all key Financial deadlines are achieved & that results are accurately reported
• Assist with Financial due diligence of acquisitions & post purchase integration.
• Dig behind the numbers to understand key trends
• Any other duties requested from time to time, as might reasonably be required, commensurate with the role.