Senior Commercial Finance Manager

There are not many jobs and careers where you can say that you have positively impacted a young person’s life. At Aspris Children’s Services, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping to shape and change the future of the children and young people we support.

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager who will be providing financial management and oversight for the Aspris Care Division This is a key role supporting the business, in which you will provide financial expertise and support, driving financial performance of one of the largest specialist social care providers for young people in the UK.

Reporting into the Director of FP&A , you will work closely with the Divisional COO, Area Directors and other departmental leads.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Be the primary finance business partner for senior operational colleagues, supporting the delivery of divisional targets and driving performance
• Provide commercial support in tendering for new business opportunities and contract renewals, including discussions with appropriate funders
• Take a leading role in the annual fee uplift process, negotiating and agreeing positive outcomes with external parties to ensure to long-term financial viability of individual placement agreements
• Champion the correct implementation of financial controls and procedures to support in mitigating financial risk. Assist the business with process non-compliance
• Contribute to the development of Group policies, procedures, processes and initiatives

The ideal person will be qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA ) and have experience working in a fast-paced multi site organisation.

Benefits

By joining our friendly and supportive team, you will also be part of a company that invests in you for personal and professional development and provide a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, plus birthday day leave. 25 days increase to 27 and then 30 days based on length of service
• Aspris rewards and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction plan
• Pension scheme
• Commitment to your on-going training and career progression
• We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check (if required)
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Tech Scheme – can buy tech and then pay it back through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme – can buy a bike and then pay it back through salary sacrifice
• Wellbeing support

Recruitment Timetable

Applications accepted until : 10th January 2025

Shortlisting: w/c 13th January 2025

Interviews to be held : w/c 20th January 2025

This role will have the option of being based at our Darlington Office or Remotely.