Finance Director - Health Care Sector in Weston-super-Mare

Aves Care Group provide a range of services that include Care Homes and Supported Living across the Southwest. We are an award-winning provider of complex care driven by a philosophy that every individual with an intellectual disability, autism, and mental health need should receive an outstanding ethical service. Our vision is to promote community inclusion, reduce hospital admission, and focus on mental and physical wellbeing and growth for all individuals who use our services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and strategic individual to join our team. The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of Aves Care Group and successfully implement the business plan and strategic aims for all the companies within the group. This position involves being able to lead, motivate, develop, and inspire the Finance Team in the effective delivery of high-quality financial support services within a customer-focused group environment. They will report directly to the main stakeholders within the business.

The desired candidate will have significant experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the social-care or healthcare sector. You will be responsible for ensuring that budgets, financial statements, management accounts, and long-term business plans are produced within prescribed timescales and formats and reflect the corporate objectives of the business. You will also lead the development of a financial strategy including business planning, growth, treasury management activities, risk management, VAT compliance, and taxation. The successful candidate will also be responsible for making links and negotiating packages of care and support with outside agencies and stakeholders.

If you are the right person for the role, you will be joining a forward-thinking business and making a real difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the financial strategy to support Aves Group goals and objectives.
• Manage cash flow, funding, and financial risk, ensuring operational resilience.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for financial efficiencies.
• Regular reporting and forecasting of financial performance to the Board, offering insights and recommendations.
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors as required.
• Manage and develop the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Be able to advise and prepare information for directors on staff pay and impact on business.
• Liaise with external agencies regarding costs and packages of care and be able to negotiate these for existing and new packages of care and support.
• Ensure the business is compliant with frameworks in order to increase the number of referrals.

The Right Fit:

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and credible senior finance professional with a broad and in-depth knowledge across all areas of Finance. You will be a qualified member of a recognised accountancy body with significant experience (preferably 5+ years) and a thorough understanding of financial regulations, with a background in the Care/Health Sector. You will be expected to maintain strict control over invoicing, debtor collection, accounts payable activities, and cash resource management. A robust knowledge of budgets and integrated systems for full financial cost control is essential.

What is expected:

As an inspirational leader, you will possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to motivate your team and influence colleagues. You will also have demonstrable experience of reporting to and presenting at Executive and Board level. Your strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills will allow you to explain complex financial information to various audiences and help them understand the impact on the wider business. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders and be fully aware of the legal framework and developments within the field of health and care relating to the business.

What we offer:

You would be joining a dedicated and passionate team of individuals. We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy flexibility, develop yourself, and where you can really make a difference to people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:

• A range of flexible working options
• 30 days paid annual leave each year (rising one day per year up to a maximum of 35 days after five years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• Company sick pay
• Free parking on site
• Health insurance benefit

Please note: As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Next Steps:

We welcome you to apply now with a copy of your CV and short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit for this position.