Group Finance Manager

Build the Financial Future of a Growing Healthcare Group

Nova Stars Group is a rapidly growing healthcare group supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health conditions through specialist residential, supported living and transitional services.

We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day finance function and provide financial insight that supports growth and strategic decision-making.

Working closely with the CEO, Directors and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes and helping the Group scale sustainably.

The Role

As our Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

Producing monthly management accounts across multiple group companies

Managing budgets, forecasts and cash flow

Analysing financial performance and providing commercial insight

Overseeing purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations and banking

Overseeing payroll

Ensuring VAT, statutory reporting and financial compliance are completed accurately and on time

Supporting year-end accounts and external audits

Developing financial controls, systems and reporting

Working with operational teams to improve financial performance

Supporting acquisitions, new service mobilisation and business growth

Identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement

We’re looking for a Finance Manager with:

Experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or Senior Finance Officer

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4

Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills

Excellent Excel and analytical skills

Experience with cloud-based accounting systems; Xero experience is desirable

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities

A proactive, commercially focused approach with a passion for improving processes

Previous finance experience within the health or social care sector would be highly advantageous, particularly within a multi-site or growing organisation

Systems

You’ll work with Xero, BrightHR and Blip, with training provided where required.

Why Join Nova Stars Group?

£45,000–£48,500 salary, dependent on experience

Flexible working

Office base

Career progression and professional development

Company pension

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a rapidly growing organisation

Free parking

On-site parking

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager who enjoys improving systems and wants a role where their work directly supports growth and quality care.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a genuine impact within a rapidly growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you