Interim Head of Finance

Our client is a well-established and growing care provider seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to support the business through a key period of operational and commercial development.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring an individual who can provide both strategic financial oversight and day-to-day operational finance leadership within a complex, multi-site care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Provide financial insight and support to the Executive Team and operational leaders.
• Drive cashflow management and working capital optimisation.
• Support commercial decision-making through detailed financial analysis.
• Oversee audit, statutory reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations.
• Partner closely with Operations teams to improve financial performance across the portfolio.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant senior finance leadership experience within the care home sector is essential.
• Previous experience as Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Divisional Finance Director or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of multi-site care home operations, occupancy drivers and fee structures.
• Commercially minded, highly credible and capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and delivering results quickly.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing care organisation.
• Visible leadership role with direct exposure to senior stakeholders.

Due to the specialist nature of this assignment, applicants must demonstrate previous senior finance experience within a care home provider.

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