Head of PS Financial Reporting

Overview

Head of PS Financial ReportingAre you a strategic finance leader with a passion for improving financial transparency and performance within an operational environment? Do you also have the passion to improve the lives of Adults with a Learning Disability? If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.We are recruiting for a

Head of PS Financial Reporting

to join our Finance team at Mencap. This is a pivotal role and the successful candidate will be in charge of the financial reporting across our Personal Support (PS) services in England, Cymru and Northern Ireland. The focus will be on providing robust financial oversight, compliance, and insight driven reporting that drives operational excellence.This role is a full time permanent position. There is flexibility around where the role is based; we have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK. If there is no office within a reasonable distance, the role may be offered as home based with some travel for team meetings. We are an inclusive employer and encourage our employees to bring themselves to work!

Key Responsibilities

You will lead the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports across PS services.You will collaborate with senior stakeholders on financial planning, forecasting, and performance improvement.You will drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and systems.You will promote evidence based strategic decision making through financial analysis and modelling.You will line manage the PS Finance Business Partnering team

Required Skills

You will be a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.You will have a proven track record in financial reporting and analysis within a complex organisation.You will have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and financial governance.You will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Experience working in or with social care or charities is desirable.

If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to create real, positive change for people with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you!

Apply now- applications close on Sunday, 28th September.

Interviews will commence via Teams during the week beginning 6th October.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.Our benefits package offers

32 days of paid holiday

(including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We''re here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.Every day we grow and learn. It s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changesEverywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you re applying ..... full job details .....