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Head of Finance

Local Authority Blackburn

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

3 Days required in the office (2 Days Remote)

Salary Negotiable - (£500-£700pd) Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose

You will take responsibility for our finance teams and performance monitoring team developing the plans necessary to deliver excellent services to our residents. You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the services and support our staff to make the continuous improvements needed to enable our services to flourish.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the development of our social care and public health services, offering inspiring leadership to our teams and influencing the strategic direction of our services linked to regulatory and business plan requirements. We are on an improvement journey and have brought together a range of services including for example commissioning, finance and performance, which with your expertise, will support the Directorate to operate within budgets and evidence compliance with a range of regulated activities.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver integrated services, ensuring efficient budget use.
• Develop and improve financial, performance, and business systems for managing contracts, focusing on outcomes and quality.
• Ensure commissioned services are high-quality, cost-effective, and people-centered with ongoing quality assurance.
• Lead Adult Social Care Finance, Performance, Direct Payments, and Complex Care teams to drive service improvements and align with public health strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority systems, including risk management, performance monitoring, and workforce planning.
• Manage multiple Council budgets and funding streams effectively.
• Represent the council in key meetings and with health sector partners to ensure collaborative service delivery.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for citizens.
• Provide leadership, fostering employee development, wellbeing, and proactive health management.
• Provide timely information to stakeholders to monitor performance and progress towards strategic goals.

Requirements for the role

• Must be able to attend the office 3 days per week (Flexibility on the days)
• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Must have significant experience within Adult Social care at a Senior Level
• Or similar significant NHS experience

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

Your new company
Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a significant impact. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

Your new role
As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance department, ensuring the smooth operation of all financial activities. You will support the Purchase Ledger/Finance Assistant and Sales Ledger Assistant, and produce procedures for the Accounts department. Your role will include cash control to support the Financial Controller on cash flow, monthly journals, and monthly checks of the trial balance and nominal ledger. Additionally, you will prepare reports to support the Financial Controller, handle VAT quarterly, manage wage queries and upload payments to the bank, and oversee the monthly payment run. This is a full time role, working Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and finishing at 3pm on Fridays.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to have substantial experience in a similar finance management position. Strong knowledge of financial procedures, cash control, and monthly financial reporting is essential. You should be proficient in handling VAT returns, wage queries, and payment processing. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the finance team are crucial. A proactive approach and the ability to support and guide junior team members will also be key to your success.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,000 and the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment. You will have the chance to develop your skills further and take on new challenges within a growing company. This role offers a great platform for career progression and personal development.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Join a forward-thinking organisation based in Lancaster, where excellence is at the heart of everything they do. They are committed to providing exceptional services and are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team and contribute to their continued success.
Your new role
As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of the company. Your responsibilities will include calculating wages and pension deductions using Sage, processing payslips, and handling BACS payments. You will also be responsible for sales ledger activities such as issuing sales invoices, resolving client queries, and credit control. Additionally, you will manage the purchase ledger, including entering purchase invoices, and paying suppliers. You will produce timely management accounts, process accruals, prepayments, P&L, balance sheet and monitor cash flow. Your role will also involve updating and maintaining the costing system, issuing uplift letters, and reconciling bank accounts daily. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday.


What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in payroll, sales ledger, and purchase ledger management. Proficiency in using Sage and Xero is essential, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You should be able to produce accurate management accounts and have experience in handling accruals, prepayments, and depreciation. Strong communication skills are necessary to liaise with external accounts and solve client queries. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines are also crucial for this role.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary, dependent on your experience. Additionally, you will be offered:

• 28 days holidays, plus Christmas shutdown.
• Free onsite parking
• Easily accessible via public transport
• Regular social events with the team
• Staff discounts
  
  You will be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement, providing you with the platform to make a significant impact on the company's financial operations.
  
  
  
  

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Your new company
Your new company are a globally recognised retailer with a real passion for their people. A leading global retailer with a with a true global presence, operating in over 25 countries. Due to a number of recent acquisitions across Europe they're now needing to strengthen their finance function with a Commercial Finance Manager.

Your new role
In your role as Commercial Finance Manager you'll business partner with multiple senior stakeholders in order to maximise performance by giving details and accurate guidance and recommendations. You'll work closely with the accounts team to understand the businesses monthly performance and identify areas of opportunities to improve performance and maximise profit margins. You will manage a small team and hold regular meeting and create robust action plans.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this highly progressive role and company you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified and have experience working within large complex organisation. You'll be a passionate, ambitious individual that can influence others. Previous experience operating in a commercial role is essential. You'll be able to demonstrate clear examples where you'll improved processes, maximised margins, identified trends all to improve not only the finance function but overall business performance. You will be fluent in French.

What you'll get in return
You will join one of the most respected businesses in the North of England. You'll join a that can offer real career progression opportunities both here in the UK and Worldwide. You will receive a salary of circa £60,000 plus bonus and benefits. If your ambitious and looking for a business where their ambitions match those of your own, then this is the business for you!

What you need to do now
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Your new company
This global business has expanded significantly in recent years, through organic growth and multiple acquisitions, both in the UK and internationally. They have a diverse finance team, with senior leaders you can learn from, and junior members of the team eager to learn from you in return, working in a fast-paced, but still flexible, family-friendly culture that embraces progression.

Your new role
In your role as a Senior Finance Manager, you'll be overseeing end-to-end finance operations, reviewing financial data and preparing monthly and annual reports to provide recommendations, be involved in year-end audits, ensure balance sheet reconciliations are prepared monthly, and undertake various project work such as process improvements, amongst other responsibilities including leading a team of qualified Management Accountants.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, and be passionate about driving data-led decisions, and working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. You'll be advanced in Excel, have the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and be driven to use your experience and initiatives to implement new processes, collaborating with other teams. You will have experience in management and enjoy developing members of your team.

What you'll get in return
You will be given clear progression opportunities, with the chance to make the role your own, and to carve out your own career path within the large global finance team of this international business. The salary on offer is £57K - £67K, plus a performance-related bonus, and an extensive benefits package, including 33 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

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Your new company
A world leading manufacturer and distribution business based from Blackburn are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis, due to upcoming retirement. This business has European headquarters, however still has a small operation from Blackburn.

Your new role
In your new role as Finance Manager, will be expected to manage the entirety of the accounting functions, prepare financial reports, make journal entries, review and maintain general ledger, ensure credit collection and supplier payments, and reconcile bank accounts as well as run the HR administrative functions of the company. You will have full responsibility for all transactional finance functions including AR & AP and credit control. You will be responsible for all month and year end requirements, balance sheet reconciliations, supervisions of inventory counts and work closely with board members across the UK & Europe. You will enjoy working in a hands-on role, variety in the job duties performed and making a difference in a stable place to call a long-term home. This role is full time, based from the office working 8:30am-5:00pm.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful for this role, you will be Qualified by experience or working towards your financial qualifications. You will have worked in a similar role previously and have experience working in a standalone finance position, confident in all areas of transactional accounts and up to trial balance. A strong working knowledge of Excel is essential.

What you'll get in return
You will be offered a generous benefits package including a salary between £40,000 - £50,000. Your package also includes enhanced holidays, free onsite parking, kitchen facilities and access to your own office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to find a role within a business, that would be their forever home. You would have full autonomy to make this role your own and truly make a difference.
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Head of Finance

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join the Senior Leadership team, in this high-profile role.

The organisation has three decades of practical experience in supporting women, and has an approach recognised nationally for its effectiveness and impact.

If you want to help make a difference to the lives of women across Lancashire, then apply today!

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Lancashire Flexible/Hybrid working

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £45,614.26 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 15th April 2024, 12 noon

Interview Date: w/c 22nd April 2024

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the financial management and statutory reporting requirements of the organisation, including but not limited to:

- Development and implementation of a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the delivery of the strategic objectives

- Ensuring that the longer-term benefits and risks of business decisions are fully considered and fit with the overall financial strategy

- Delivering good financial management and governance across the organisation

- Strategic oversight of the development of a commercial offer, risk and audit as part of a wider portfolio

Having a key trustee relationship with the Treasurer, co- leading the Finance Sub Committee, you will join the Senior Leadership Team, who are a dynamic team of people working collaboratively across their portfolios to realise the aims and objectives of the charity. As part of the senior team, you will be expected to lead and shape the work across their area, to inspire staff as well as to challenge ways of working with a focus on delivering on the strategic aims and to the highest standards. This role will take an active role in driving forward cultural and strategic change across the organisation.

About You

The role demands flexibility, a high level of self-awareness and a 'can-do' attitude reflecting the demands of the operating environment both internally and externally. You must be proactive in keeping your professional knowledge up to date and have a commitment to personal and professional development.

You will have:

- Membership to an accredited accountancy body recognised by IFAC, (i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA} qualified through examination, and subject to oversight by a professional body that upholds professional standards and exercises disciplinary powers.

- Experience of leading an agile approach to organisational budgeting and dynamic financial forecasting in a complex organisation.

- Experience at strategic level of financial management in the voluntary, public and / or private sector.

The charity work from female-only centres to provide safe, dedicated space for women across the county and in line with GOQ -SINGLE SEX ESTABLISHMENTS - (s7(2)(d)) this post is open to female candidates only.

You will be asked to send your CV with a maximum of 2 additional A4 statement to show how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Why work here:

- A chance to work in a rewarding, ethical, and agile environment where every day you are really making a difference to the lives of women and girls

- Person-centred wellbeing provision

- Employer Pension Scheme - Flexible working/work-life balance

- Be involved in an organisation which put service users and co-design at the centre of all we do

- Access to health care plan

- Your Birthday Off

The Organisation

This leading charity has a core vision of creating a Lancashire where all women are valued and treated as equals. Services are available to all women, but in particular those who find themselves in situations which can increase their vulnerability or place them at significant risk of harm - and who are often facing multiple and complex needs.

You may have experience in other areas such as Finance Director, Head of Finance, CFO, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Finance, Accountant, Director of Finance and Operations, Operations and Finance Director, Head of Finance and Operations.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job Title: Finance Systems Manager
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours
Type: Permanent
Location: Lytham St Annes, FY8
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | 4 Days P/W Option | Hybrid/Flexible Capabilities

Our client is on the lookout for a skilled Finance Systems Manager to become a part of our Finance Department at the head office. They are in the midst of transitioning our Website OMS system from Elucid to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Despite this change, all finance reporting will continue with our existing system, Microsoft Navision. The Finance Systems Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial elements within system updates and upgrades, driving the current OMS project to successful completion.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the go-to expert for advising on the finance elements of the new OMS system, ensuring delivery of high-quality service.
• Implement governance and enhance controls for system-based financial transactions.
• Analyze data and user feedback to aid the project leadership in making informed decisions on system development.
• Review and approve testing scenarios to ensure compliance with financial requirements.
• Identify and solve potential issues, offering solutions to challenges faced by the Finance team.
• Conduct finance testing to verify correct data flow into the chart of accounts and ensure timely integration with payment platforms.
• Lead the coordination and management of incidents and change requests related to finance.
• Create metrics to track and report on finance system defects and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align needs and expectations with project milestones for smooth implementations.
• Maintain close communication with business stakeholders to align finance processes with business requirements.
• Oversee the testing of custom reports developed for the Finance department, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Develop and provide training materials for the Finance team to ensure effective use of new systems and processes.

Requirements:

• Proficient in finance functions and systems.
• Proven track record of implementing finance systems, with a deep understanding of financial accounting principles, month-end processes, and finance operations.
• Experience in managing enhancements or upgrades, including writing/agreeing on functional specifications and overseeing the change/development stages through to testing and release.
• Skilled in testing and adapting processes to meet Finance requirements, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions to implement new systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the capacity to anticipate potential issues and devise contingency plans.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is beneficial.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision is considered an advantage.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk

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