ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional looking to make a meaningful
impact in an organisation with a true sense of purpose? We are a local, fast-growing,
values-led organisation, and seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our day-
to-day finance team.
As we grow, we need a proactive financial leader who thrives in a dynamic environment
and genuinely cares about making a positive difference. You won't just manage the
numbers - you will be a trusted commercial partner to our leadership team, building
financial capability across the business and ensuring our ongoing growth is backed by
strong operational and financial control.
If you are energised by continuous development, purpose-driven work, and playing a
pivotal role in an expanding business, this is the position for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Financial Control & Operations: Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, month-end/year-end closures, accruals, prepayments, daily bank reconciliations, and payroll processing. Serve as the primary point of contact for external accountants and other stakeholders.
- FP&A & Growth Support: Lead the creation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and management reporting. Partner with the Fractional FD on sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling to evaluate new opportunities.
- Values-Based Business Partnering: Act as the primary financial partner to non-financial managers - empowering them through financial literacy, cost management support, and clear, actionable insights.
- Cash Flow & Working Capital: Proactively manage debtor and creditor ledgers and short/medium-term cash flow trends to optimise working capital
- Procurement & Commercial Governance: Oversee key vendor relationships, negotiate supplier contracts, and enforce clear purchasing guidelines to optimise spend.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and mentor the Finance Assistant and support staff, fostering a collaborative, supportive culture focused on growth and professional development.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential Criteria:
● Qualifications: Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by
experience (QBE).
● Experience: Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, or in a
similar financial leadership role.
● Technical Mastery: Advanced Excel skills, strong accounting standards knowledge,
payroll governance, and experience managing end-to-end finance workflows
across online software systems.
● Values & Behaviors: Adaptable, highly collaborative, and resilient in navigating
organisational change. A proactive problem solver who takes personal pride in
precision and quality.
● Communication Skills: Strong ability to translate complex financial metrics into
understandable, actionable concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
Desirable Criteria:
● Experience supporting budget development and scenario planning during periods
of expansion.
● Background in procurement governance or contract risk evaluation.
● Multi-workflow or project management experience.
WHY JOIN US?
Aspire is a young and expanding organisation based in Cornwall with a building reputation
and rated as "Good" by our regulators. We are an innovative, pro-active, and person-
centred care provider of specialist support services for individuals with Learning
Disabilities & Autism, living in their own homes, who may experience distress. We offer
both Outreach and Supported Living services to the individuals we support, with teams
throughout the Cornwall and Plymouth areas. We believe that demonstrating
compassionate and individualised, dynamic support to the people we support and the
people we employ is pivotal in providing good lives for people.
We offer a varied environment with real autonomy, room for continuous learning, and
professional mentorship.You will have the opportunity to work closely with our Fractional
FD and our core leadership team in an open, inclusive workplace culture.
Alongside remuneration we offer a generous benefits package including
● Company Pension
● Company sick pay
● Generous leave entitlement plus an additional day for your birthday
● Employee assistance program that includes access to Livi GP and access to
discounts in high street stores
● Bupa Medical insurance
● Optional salary sacrifice schemes including: Cycle2Work and electric car, and bupa
dental insurance.
Safeguarding
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our team and
the people we support. All staff must share this commitment. This post is subject to an
annual enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to bring your finance expertise to a locally owned, growing, values-driven
organisation?
Please click Apply Now with your updated CV and a short cover letter explaining why our
mission and this role align with your personal and professional values.
Disability Confident Employer
As a user of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled
applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy. Please let us know if you need
any reasonable adjustments or application formats changed during the recruitment
process.
Right to Work Checks
To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to work in the UK. Any offer of
employment will be subject to a satisfactory right to work check. Successful candidates
must provide original document proof or a valid Home Office share code prior to their start
date. We are an equal opportunity employer and conduct these checks for all successful
applicants in line with UK legislation.
Pay: £40,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liskeard
