Financial Controller
- Uxbridge, Greater London
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Financial Controller will oversee and manage all financial operations across the organisation's care homes, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial governance, and compliance with statutory and sector-specific requirements. This role will support senior management in strategic decision-making through financial insight and analysis, while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.Key Accountabilities:
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll oversight, and resident funds management.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain robust internal controls and financial procedures.
- Consolidate financial reports across multiple care home sites.
- Lead the preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support business growth.
- Ensure all care home sites comply with financial budgets, monthly occupancy budget, strict payroll controls.
- Coordinate with external auditors and ensure smooth year-end processes.
- Maintain accurate financial records for resident monies, including reconciliations and safeguarding.
- Liaise with local authorities, funding bodies, and suppliers regarding payments, invoices, and contracts.
- Work closely with HR and Payroll teams to ensure accuracy of pay and employee-related financial matters.
- Partner with operations and care home managers to provide financial guidance and decision-making support.
- Supervise and mentor finance staff, ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
- Provide training and support to care home managers on financial processes.
- Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the finance team.
- Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent or final stages of qualification).
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in a senior finance role.
- Experience in the care home sector, healthcare, or similar regulated environment is highly desirable.
- Strong track record of financial control, compliance, and reporting in a multi-site business.
- Salary £50,000
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perkbox
- Employee of the Month
- Long term service awards
- Blue Light Card
- Professional Development
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