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Head of Finance
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Doncaster
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We’re recruiting a hands-on and commercially astute Head of Finance to lead the finance function of a privately owned, multi-site care home group with turnover of c.£25m. The group is growing steadily across Northern England and offers an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a business that balances purpose with performance.
You’ll work closely with the owner and senior operational leaders to shape financial strategy, drive profitability, and embed robust financial processes. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys being both a strategic partner and an operational leader - someone who can challenge the status quo, modernise finance systems, and offer real commercial insight to improve business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the owner and senior team to shape financial strategy and business growth plans
Deliver data-led insight to improve occupancy, manage costs, and optimise local authority funding
Challenge operational assumptions and identify margin improvement opportunities
Contribute to investment decisions, acquisitions, and long-term scaling of the group
Lead all aspects of financial control: budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, P&L, and statutory reporting
Own monthly close and provide accurate, timely management reporting to owners and board
Oversee compliance with audit, regulatory and funding body requirements
Ensure robust financial governance and risk management across all sites
Lead finance transformation: automate manual processes and improve data accuracy
Introduce smarter systems and reporting tools to support operational decision-making
Streamline workflows across finance and operations to reduce duplication and improve agility
Manage and develop a small team of four within finance
Build strong working relationships with care home managers and regional ops teamsWhat We're Looking For
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong track record in a similar Head of Finance or Finance Director role
Experience in a multi-site, operationally complex setting (e.g., care, healthcare, hospitality, or retail)
Strong systems knowledge and process mindset
Comfortable working in an owner-led environment where adaptability and initiative are keySalary: £80,000 - £90,000
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunitiesBefore You Apply
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