Head of Management Reporting and Analysis

Head of Management Reporting and Analysis (Fixed Term Contract – 12-Month Contract (with potential for a permanent role))

Location: Head Office – Woodford Green

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer

Direct Reports: Finance Business Partners, Payroll Team

Are you ready to make a significant impact by leading our financial strategy and enhancing excellence in social care?

We invite you to consider a key opportunity at Ambient Support Limited as our Head of Management Reporting and Analysis. In this influential role, you will play a crucial part in shaping our financial reporting landscape, conducting in-depth analysis, and driving strategic decision-making. You will also have the chance to nurture a progressive culture that values innovation and promotes high performance across all teams.

What You Will Do:

1. Leadership & Development: You will inspire and mentor a talented team of Finance Business Partners and Payroll professionals, fostering an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and exceptional performance. Your leadership will be paramount in driving the team towards achieving our financial objectives.
2. Financial Insights & Analysis: In this role, you will compile and deliver comprehensive management reports that provide valuable insights into our financial health. You will identify key performance drivers and present actionable recommendations to our senior leadership team, facilitating informed decision-making that aligns with our organizational goals.
3. Strategic Planning & Budgeting: You will take charge of the budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes, ensuring that our financial strategies are aligned with our operational goals and enabling us to allocate resources effectively.
4. Business Partnering: Building strong, trusted relationships across the organization, you will be the go-to person for providing financial guidance that supports informed decision-making across all departments. Your collaborative approach will be key in ensuring our financial strategies reflect the needs and realities of our operational teams.
5. Payroll Management: You will oversee a compliant and precise payroll operation, ensuring that our processes are efficient and aligned with internal policies and legal requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring that our employees are paid accurately and on time, which is vital for maintaining morale and trust.
6. Process Improvement: As a champion of continuous improvement, you will lead initiatives to enhance systems and processes that drive excellence in both financial reporting and payroll management. Your efforts will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our Finance department.

Who You Are:

1. Qualified Expert: You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a wealth of experience in financial reporting and payroll management, particularly within the charity or social care sectors. Your expertise will ensure our financial operations adhere to best practices and regulatory standards.
2. Strong Communicator: Your exceptional communication skills enable you to present complex financial information to diverse audiences, helping to drive strategic financial initiatives forward effectively. You are confident in your ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration.
3. Financial Modeling Expert: With strong expertise in financial modeling, you excel in developing models for tendering and contract pricing, providing critical support for our business development efforts.
4. Tech-Savvy: You are proficient in a variety of accounting software solutions, Excel, and financial systems integration, allowing you to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Why Join Us?

1. Become part of an organization deeply committed to enhancing lives through outstanding social care services, where your contributions directly impact the well-being of individuals in our care.
2. Lead a transformative journey in reshaping our financial strategy and reporting frameworks, positioning our organization for success in a rapidly changing environment.
3. Enjoy the opportunity to foster innovation, collaboration, and impactful change at every level of the organization, making your mark on a vital sector.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are prepared to take on this leadership role and shape the future of financial strategy for social care, we invite you to apply today to become our next Head of Management Reporting and Analysis. Your journey toward making a meaningful impact starts here.

Applications should be made by submission of a comprehensive CV and a written statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out why you want to work for Ambient, how you meet the criteria for the role and how you align to our values. This should be sent by email and by the closing date to Joanne Hatfield at joanne.hatfield@ambient.org.uk

We are committed to Safeguarding. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date depending on numbers of applications.

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