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Finance Manager Projects

Connaught House, Colchester, Essex

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Essex

Are you looking for a new challenge and ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care?    Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 250 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking an outgoing Finance Manager to become a part of our hardworking team!

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role: The Finance Manager: Projects will lead and support a range of finance‑related projects, including acquisitions, systems implementations, and technical accounting changes. The role combines hands‑on financial analysis, data migration, systems implementations, and process design with project delivery responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acquisitions and onboarding
    • Lead finance workstreams during care home acquisitions.
    • Ensure accurate and timely reporting for acquired homes.
    • Support integration of third-party finance teams.
    • Manage data migration, KPI capture, banking setup, cashflow forecasting, compliance and financial controls.
    • Hands-on review of data, analysis, account/data mapping
    • Leasing standard implementation
    • Support the implementation of a new leasing system
    • Validate lease data and assess assumptions used.
    • Assess the accuracy of the system calculations and logic.
    • Assess the requirements of the accounting standard and its application.
    • Create a process for the posting of leasing journals.
  • Systems implementations
    • Act as finance lead for system implementations.
    • Define, test, and validate finance requirements.
    • Challenge legacy processes and support optimisation before rollout.
    • Ensure accurate data migration and reconciliation to support successful system go‑lives.
    • Maintain financial controls over the implementation period.
  • General finance support
    • Provide backfill for finance colleagues during project periods, where required.
    • Offer guidance and mentorship within the finance community.
    • Applying internal controls and related documentation, including SOX documentation.

What We're Looking For:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
  • Financial and management accounting in a corporate environment in a multi-site commercial business
  • Experience delivering financial projects, data migration or systems implementations

Why Join Care UK?

  • Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
  • Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others.  We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours.  If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!

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At a glance

Location

Connaught House
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9QB

Salary
Competitive Salary
Contract
Permanent
Reference
SYS-16246