Finance Manager

Location: Bromsgrove
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking

Welcome to Polaris , one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers! For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, as well as our Education, Residential, and Leaving Care services. Our passionate team works collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff, and we are committed to their futures.

We are on the lookout for a dynamic Finance Manager to join our established team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. In this pivotal role, you will report to the Senior Financial Accountant and take charge of managing and mentoring our Fostering Management Accounts Team. Your expertise will help us maintain a robust control environment and ensure the integrity of our financial accounts and management reporting.

• Lead and develop trainee management accountants, fostering their professional growth.
• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with the month-end timetable.
• Build effective relationships with operational partners by providing accurate and timely financial information.
• Deliver high-quality financial commentary to the Senior Management Team.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity in line with reconciliation policies, proactively addressing risks and issues.
• Prepare monthly reports on balance sheet movements.
• Ensure a strong control environment by collaborating with the business to uphold policies and procedures.
• Support tax and statutory reporting to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

• A relevant professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in maintaining a robust financial control environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Previous leadership or people development experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. At Polaris, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to creating brighter futures!

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