Interim Finance Controller in Stoke-on-Trent

Hamberley Care Homes is a leading luxury care home group with the head office based in Luton. Our finance team is committed to delivering exceptional financial reporting and maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim Financial Controller (reporting) to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a key role within the finance function, offering scope for growth and flexibility as the business continues to evolve. This is a great opportunity to shape reporting, controls, and planning in a growing organisation.

We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Workplace pension for your future security.
• A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance support services.
• Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings.
• The office is close to a train station and has onsite parking allocated for this role.

What you'll be doing:

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant, including strong candidates making a first move from practice. Some of the things you'll do in the role include:

• Financial & statutory reporting: Month-end close to a tight timetable; high-quality consolidated management accounts and KPI pack. Statutory accounts preparation (FRS 102 / IFRS as applicable), technical accounting papers, and compliance with accounting standards and company law. Group consolidation, intercompany, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations with clear ownership and controls.
• Budgeting, forecasting & performance: Lead the annual budget and quarterly rolling forecasts; align assumptions with operational drivers. Clear variance analysis and commentary that explains performance vs plan and identifies actions. Board-ready reporting with trend views, cohort analysis, cash and covenant visibility.
• Audit & financial control: Plan and run the year-end audit; own the deliverables list, timetables, and issue resolution. Strengthen the control environment: close calendar, reconciliations, policies, and accounting manuals. Stewardship of working capital, cash flow forecasting, and treasury routines.
• Systems, data & process improvement: Improve reporting quality and speed through better processes, automation, and data discipline. Own finance master data and chart of accounts integrity; partner with IT on ERP/reporting tools.
• Leadership & partnering: Manage and develop a small reporting team; set high standards and clear ownership. Work closely with operational leaders to translate numbers into actions that drive EBITDARM and cash.

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• First move from practice or industry FC/reporting lead experience welcome.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role such as a first move from practice.
• Strong technical grounding in FRS 102/IFRS, consolidation, and audit file preparation.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - be comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley.