Senior Finance Business Partner - Excelcare Holdings : Job Details

Senior Finance Business Partner – Up to 70k

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work closely with the Finance Director (FD) to deliver outstanding financial control, management, and reporting. You will be managing a small team of Finance Business Partners through a period of review, transformation and growth. This is a key position within the Finance Department, responsible for driving operational excellence and supporting strategic decision-making.

Excelcare is privately owned with our Support Office based in Bromley, Kent where this role would be based. The company comprises 31 care homes in the South East, a Domiciliary Care Division and a large Social Housing service. We are committed to providing exceptional care and continuously improving our financial management practices to support our operational goals.

Main Responsibilities of the Senior Finance Business Partner

Team Leadership and Development

·        Lead, manage and develop part of the Management Accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

·        Provide mentorship and training to team members, ensuring skill development and alignment with our company objectives and financial controls.

Financial Reporting and Control

• Oversee the monthly financial close process, delivering meaningful and actionable financial reports for the business.
• Partner with the FD to improve the annual budgeting process and produce quarterly forecasts.
• Ensure the integrity of financial ledgers and data accuracy by implementing and monitoring robust control measures, including all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work with the Digital Transformation team to develop dashboards to assist in production of insightful reporting.

Process Improvement and Compliance

• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes, with a focus on expenditure management and compliance.
• Oversee the statutory audit process, ensuring timely responses to auditor queries and facilitating a smooth audit process.

·        Work with internal and external auditors to enhance and streamline financial processes, ensuring that all checks and balances in the financial accounting system are clearly evidenced.

Business Partnering and Strategic Support

• Build strong professional relationships with Home Managers and Department Heads, offering financial insights to enhance decision-making and operational performance.
• Gain a deep understanding of care home and service operations as well as other processes to provide tailored financial support and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with the FD to develop financial models that inform strategic initiatives and long-term planning.

About You

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified.
• Minimum of 3 years in a senior finance role
• Previous experience in leading and managing teams through a change management process.
• A proven track record of business partnering or financial accounting in the service sector or a similar environment.

·        Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Excel (advanced) and enterprise-level accounting software (experience with Cloud Financials is desirable).

·        A passion for developing systems and embracing change for improved outcomes.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills as you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional eye for detail as well as excellent time management recognising the importance of delivering to deadlines.

What we offer in return for your hard work

·        25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

·        Hours – 9am-5.30pm with the option of some hybrid working*

·        Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*

·        DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*

·        Comprehensive induction programme

·        Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)

·        Contributory pension

·        Annual pay rise

·        Discretionary annual bonus

* Terms & Conditions apply.

If the Senior Finance Business Partner role is of interest for your next career move then please apply online today. We look forward to hearing from you.