director finance manager Preston, North West England, England
Job description
Job Title: Finance Director
Location: Fulwood, Preston.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours week
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.
If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a new Finance Director to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Director to join our team and play a critical role in shaping the financial success of our organisation. As the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising all financial activities, ensuring the company's financial health and sustainability.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Identify opportunities to improve ways of working with regard to digital transformation, efficiencies and processes.
- Identify and manage financial risks within the company by assessing potential risks.
- Manage and mentor the finance team, promoting professional development and creating a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to financial reporting and risk management.
- Oversee cash flow management, optimise working capital, and make prudent investment decisions.
- Prepare and review financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term financial plans.
- Analyse financial performance, variances, and trends to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, board members, Hospital Managers, and stakeholders.
- Ensuring that there are effective systems for KPI performance in place to maintain financial aims of the company.
- Collaborate with auditors during external audits to ensure compliance and implement improvement strategies.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Finance Director or similar leadership role.
- Strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience in strategic financial planning and demonstrated ability to support company growth and expansion.
- Proficient in financial management software and ERP systems.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in managing financial operations and driving process improvements.
- A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
About CHEC
Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships.
We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.
Why work for us?
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Buy and sell annual leave scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options
- Performance review with a training and development plan
- Employee discounts portal
- Gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme
