Finance Manager- Nova Stars Group
Location: Head Office - Shirley, Birmingham. B90
Salary: £45,000–£48,500 (Dependent on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Help Build the Financial Foundation of a Fast-Growing Healthcare Group
At Nova Stars Group, we're not just growing—we're building one of the UK's leading specialist healthcare organisations.
We're looking for an experienced, commercially minded Finance Manager who wants to do more than produce management accounts. We're looking for someone who can influence decisions, improve financial performance, support strategic growth and become a trusted partner to our leadership team.
If you're proactive, detail-oriented and excited by the opportunity to help shape a rapidly expanding organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
About Nova Stars Group
At Nova Stars Group, we're building something different.
We're an ambitious and rapidly growing healthcare holding company that owns specialist care providers supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health conditions.
Our vision is simple:
Unlock opportunities. Maximise independence. Improve lives.
Everything we do is centred around quality.
Not because regulators expect it.
Because the people we support deserve nothing less.
Nova Stars Group is the parent company for a growing portfolio of specialist care providers delivering:
- Adult Residential Homes
- Supported Living Services
- Transitional Residential Homes (17–25 years)
- Specialist Learning Disability & Autism Services
As our Group continues to grow, we're investing heavily in exceptional people, technology, governance and operational excellence.
Now we're looking for a Finance Manager who can grow with us.
The Opportunity
This is far more than a traditional finance role.
You'll be responsible for helping shape the financial future of a growing group of healthcare companies, providing meaningful financial insight that supports strategic decision-making across the business.
Working closely with the CEO, Directors and Senior Leadership Team, you'll oversee day-to-day finance operations while continually improving processes, controls and reporting.
You'll be someone who enjoys solving problems, identifying efficiencies and turning financial data into commercial insight.
What You'll Be Responsible For
As Finance Manager, you will:
- Produce accurate monthly management accounts across multiple group companies.
- Prepare financial reports.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
- Monitor financial performance and provide meaningful analysis to support business decisions.
- Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations and banking.
- Oversee payroll
- Ensure VAT returns, statutory reporting and financial compliance are completed accurately and on time.
- Support year-end accounts and external auditors.
- Develop financial controls, systems and reporting processes.
- Work closely with operational managers to improve financial performance.
- Support acquisitions, new service mobilisation and future business growth.
- Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
Systems You'll Use
You'll play a key role in managing and developing our finance and people systems, including:
- Xero – Financial accounting and reporting
- BrightHR – HR administration and workforce management
- Blip – Staff time and attendance management
Experience using these systems is advantageous, although training will be provided where required.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial awareness and excellent organisational skills.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or Senior Finance Officer.
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4 or equivalent) or be qualified by experience.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and management accounts.
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software, ideally Xero.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workloads.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and adding value.
Experience within healthcare, social care or multi-site organisations would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join Nova Stars Group?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with genuine ambition.
As we continue to expand, you'll have the opportunity to influence financial strategy, improve systems and play a key role in shaping the future of the Group.
We offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Flexible working options.
- Career progression within a rapidly growing healthcare group.
- Investment in professional development and qualifications.
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
- Company pension
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- The opportunity to make a real impact in an organisation that changes lives every day.
We're Looking for Someone Who...
Thinks commercially.
Challenges the status quo.
Enjoys improving systems.
Builds relationships across the business.
Makes data meaningful.
And understands that strong financial leadership enables outstanding care.
If you're looking for a role where your expertise will influence strategic decisions and contribute to the growth of an ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a Business That's Building Something Different
At Nova Stars Group, finance isn't just about numbers.
It's about creating sustainable growth that enables us to support more people, develop exceptional services and invest in the future.
If you're ready to be part of that journey, apply today and help us build the next chapter of Nova Stars Group.
Pay: £45,000.00-£48,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
