Operational Finance Manager

Barchester's operational finance team have a rare opportunity for an Operational Finance Manager to join our established team. This varied role will include providing support and guidance to management teams across the business to ensure company financial, operational, and administrative policies and procedures are adhered to. You will support business improvement though the analysis of operational delivery, identifying systematic failures, shortfalls, and variances in performance, and taking corrective action for process change for continuous improvement. With a rapidly expanding portfolio of care homes and hospitals across the UK, this role is key to ensuring the delivery exceptional service to more than 250 sites across the country. This is a permanent, remote position, with regular travel across the UK. We are offering an impressive rewards and benefits package, including: Competitive starting salary Generous annual bonus £7,500 car allowance 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Ability to work from home Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Required experience and qualifications: Proven experience of leading a multidisciplinary team, ideally in an NHS or private healthcare setting Experience of delivering service improvement Ability to manage change Ability to builds strong and collaborative relationships Full UK driving licence, with the flexibility to travel across the UK Role and responsibilities: Manage a team of Sales Ledger Administrators, Sales Ledger Team Leaders, and Senior Regional Administrators Ensure accurate and timely resident billing Direct Sales Ledger Team Leaders and Senior Regional Administrators to support homes Ensure payments received are posted and allocated Oversee credit control across the business, ensuring resources are effectively working together to reduce debt and credits Support senior management teams with financial administration issues and address concerns Ensure home based administration teams are appropriately trained, including induction and refresher training Provide development training to managers in respect of understanding their management accounts and financial performance Maintain information in respect to complaints and debt cases requiring third party legal support. Support the professional development of team members Develop reporting for directors to enable them to take appropriate decisions If you'd like to use your finance expertise in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. You'll have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment. 4400