Finance Manager (4 days per week, Hybrid)

Job Description: Finance Manager (4 days per week, Hybrid).

Company Overview

Join a well-established and growing leader in the Homecare sector. We are dedicated to providing premium healthcare services that allow our clients to maintain independence in their own homes. As we continue to expand our reach, we are looking for a Finance Manager who is passionate about operational excellence and supporting a mission-driven business.

Main base: Kilkenny City Office

Role Overview

As Finance Manager, you will lead our financial operations, ensuring the integrity of our data and the efficiency of our team. You’ll be the bridge between day-to-day transactions and high-level strategy, maintaining a robust control environment while providing the leadership necessary to hit monthly deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Directly manage and mentor the finance team
• Set clear KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure all financial queries are managed in a timely manner across the business.

2. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Own the month-end process, ensuring accurate Management Accounts are delivered in a timely manner.
• Provide insightful variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) to senior leadership.
• Weekly Performance Reporting for Management Meetings
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision making
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Ensure CSO and other statutory returns are made in a timely manner.

3. Financial Operations

• Invoicing: Oversee complex billing cycles, including local HSE contracts, private clients, and health insurance providers.
• Payroll: Ensure compliant processing of high-volume monthly payroll for frontline carers, including mileage, shift differentials, and pension contributions.
• Treasury: Manage cash flow forecasting to support ongoing regional expansion.
• HSE Agreements – Oversee the completion of the annual Service Arrangements for return to the HSE. Prepare any service related KPI reporting in line with HSE requirements and deadlines.
• Pricing – Support the decision making process around pricing bespoke services and annual pricing reviews.

4. Process & Controls

• Design, implement, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for finance tasks as required.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement automated solutions (e.g., integrating rostering software with payroll/billing).
• Maintain a strong internal control environment to mitigate financial risk and ensure GDPR compliance regarding sensitive client data.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in a finance role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in Healthcare, Homecare, or Multi-site operations is desirable.
• Qualification: Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel for modelling and analysis essential. Experience in Payroll systems an advantage.
• Attributes: High degree of accuracy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a growing, regulated environment. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workflows.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: €52,000 – €56,000 per annum (Pro-rata of €65k–€70k based on a 4-day week)
• Bonus: Performance-related annual bonus.
• Benefits: Pension, hybrid working options, and professional development support, parking.

Other Notes:

The Indicative Start date for this role is August 2026.

Full support and Training provide by our current Manager.

Application Process:

Email CV to brianegan@bluebirdcare.ie