Managing Director – Finance recruitment

We deliver a complex range of care and community support services which touch more than 21,000 disabled people and their carers across the UK alone.  Our services include: support at home, residential services, respite care, day services, resource centres, independent living units and specialist acquired brain injury services.  Our aim is to support disabled people to live the way they choose.  Our vision is a society in which every disabled person can enjoy their rights and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

As part of an evolving programme of transformational change we are laying the foundation to improve our organisational capability, drive efficiency and financial performance. As Managing Director of Finance you will play a pivotal role in delivering both structural and cultural change, enabling us to meet key business and performance objectives.

As a senior member of the management team you will:

• Develop and implement a finance strategy that supports the business plan.  Deputise for the CFO and assist them in producing the annual report and accounts. 

• Manage the production of the annual budget and financial input into the business plan.  Run the process of continuous internal benchmarking to identify areas for improvement. 

• Disseminate both financial and non-financial information across the organisation to improve efficiency.  Work with the management board to maximise income and minimise costs. 

We are looking for an exceptional finance professional with:

• A finance qualification and degree.  Experience ideally gained from having worked in both the private and not for profit sectors.            

• A proven ability to implement financial strategy and drive performance improvement.  Experience of successful business partnering. 

• Inspirational leadership skills with an ability to positively contribute at a corporate as well as divisional level.  Able to operate and deliver at board level.

We welcome applications from disabled people.  All vacancies are subject to a standard or enhanced disclosure. 

For a confidential discussion, please call Lucy Brennan at Berwick Partners on 020 7529 3063.  

Closing Date: 25th June