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JOB VACANCY Business & Financial Project Manager CONTRACT TYPE Permanent HOURS 9am to 5pm (with a 30-minute unpaid break) 37.5 hrs per week PRINCIPAL PLACE OF WORK 25 Portico Road, Derby DE23 3NJ 6 Burlington Way, Derby DE3 9BA Please note: Location of work may occasionally vary based on business needs, however, Home-working opportunities are available. SALARY £52,900.00 per annum (£27.13 per hour) We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Business and financial project manager (SOC: 2440). The ideal candidate will be the driving force behind the growth, success, stability and execution of our projects as well as manage our contracts. You will not only design and complete our projects, but will be the organisation’s financial advisor and responsible for our budgets in various business aspects. You will be responsible for managing and overseeing all our business contracts, service agreements and projects with various stakeholders. Your will advise the company on business and project viability, finances, improvement of our services, marketing, bidding and competitive strategy. Our ideal candidate will be highly experienced in formulating strategic and long-term business plans, assessing the implications for the organisation financial mechanisms and overseeing their implementation. A creative, pragmatic and imaginative and forward-thinking persona will be expected. Additionally, one must have experience working in Children’s Homes and an enhanced understanding of the services we provide. Building a solid and dependable team requires clarity of vision and planning, therefore, your organisation skills coupled with the ability to remain calm, collected, and methodical whilst having a clear overall picture of projects, will be required. We will help and encourage you to confidently grow within your role in the company as our goal is aggressive expansion. Joining us at the beginning of our rapid expansion trajectory, is a great opportunity to pioneer our growth with us. Though this role is a 9 am to 5pm role, work patterns may vary, and this will largely be determined by the nature of project being undertaken. The ideal candidate must be flexible and adaptable. Who we are We are a rapidly growing organisation which was established in 2021 with a simple goal – to provide effective child and family services. Our core values encompass qualities that represent our company and culture. We are committed to providing outstanding care for children and young people. We believe every child has the right to feel seen and heard, and to know that they are cared for. We believe that by creating safe and nurturing environments and providing personalised care and support, young people can thrive and be helped to realise their potential. Key Responsibilities · You will formulate strategic and long-term business plans, amend and update them, assesses the implications for the organisation financial mechanisms and oversees their implementation. · Additionally you will conduct external and internal audit programmes, arrange for the collection and analysis of accounting, budgetary and related information, and manage the company’s financial systems and policies. · You will advise on staffing levels appropriate for accounting activities whilst providing advice on factors affecting business performance, through SWOT analyses to improve on the organisation’s management processes and structures to enhance effectiveness. · You will formulate timescales, costs, budgets and resources needed. · You will steer all new ventures and projects from inception to handover and completion · You will facilitate the generation and procurement of contracts, tenders and packages whilst supporting their generation. · You will draw up detailed plans, negotiate with contractors and suppliers for materials and services. · You will keep a keen eye on budget and to the quality of services in collaboration with the registered manager and regularly report on progress to the board of director. · Your goal will be to foster positive professional relationships to achieve short- and long-term business goals. · You will monitor the progress of our projects and report remedial actions to management, effectively manage the project budget and all costs to ensure successful completion within budget estimates coupled with compliance with best practice and meeting the specified quality and standards. · You will endeavour to minimise costs whilst generating value-for-money business and expansion. · As the business expands and acquires more children’s homes, your duties will include the preparation of progress reports, incorporation of contractor and project reports and briefing the team. · You will monitor and update project financial forecasts and cash flows, manage teams, chair meetings with other specialists/stakeholders such as commissioners, neutral vendors and local authorities. · You will occasionally report to the board of directors as required and conduct regular strategic planning and forecast in addition to assembling information for invoicing. · You will also be able to manage and coordinate packages alongside the Registered Manager, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety and regulatory standards. · You will conduct forecast assessments of potential challenges and disruptions as well as ongoing regulatory changes. Skills and Qualifications: ● Bachelors Degree in Business Management, and specialism in Accounts ● Masters in Business Administration, and experience in Project Management, as well as evidenced project delivery and completion ● Extensive experience in entrepreneurship, proven expertise in upscaling and growing businesses ● Overall sector experience and knowledge, particular to working in a Children’s Home or Care Home ● A minimum of 5 years in Business Consulting and/or Accounting (or combined experience in both acceptable). ● A full understanding of project delivery, costs, and programme management in both residential settings. ● You will have the ability to compile project programmes, review, amend and update them using MS Project or similar programme software. ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● A dynamic individual with a pro-active approach and excellent problem-solving skills. ● A hands-on approach and a willingness to work with and alongside the team. ● A proven ability to lead and build strong relationships with internal and external teams. ● An effective team leader and team player with the ability to work autonomously and work under own initiative. ● Excellent financial planning and project design skills and high proficiency at understanding care sector-related regulations. ● Exceptional interpersonal skills and eloquence in English. Those requiring sponsorship, will need to meet the Home Office approved English standards such as the B1 English test. ● DBS Clearance ● Passport/ID ● Right to work ● The closing date for applications is 27 September 2024 Benefits: ● Competent salary £52,900.00 per annum (£27.13 per hour) ● Auto pension enrolment ● Bonus Scheme and occasional home-working opportunities depending on business needs. ● Great opportunities to progress within a growing company. ● 28 days annual leave on a pro-rata basis