Financial Controller
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£49,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 53% sure that is the right code. Kara Healthcare is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 3534 (Financial accounts managers) or SOC 1131 (Financial managers and directors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 | £44,700 | £44,700 | £44,700 |
1131 Financial managers and directors Also possible | £52,600 | £60,100 | £67,600 | £75,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Kara Healthcare is a quality care provider devoted to delivering first-class dementia, nursing, residential, and respire care to residents living in our homes. We believe our residents deserves choice, dignity, and independence. Follow our CEO Nitesh Somani or Kara Healthcare LinkedIn to find out more about us.
The Role
As Group Finance Controller, you will lead the operational finance function across Kara Healthcare, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and robust governance across our growing portfolio of homes. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will drive financial discipline, enhance reporting capability, and ensure compliance across all entities within the group. This is a hands on leadership role requiring technical excellence, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, multi site care environment.
You will play a key role in supporting growth, strengthening internal controls, and embedding financial best practice to ensure sustainable, high quality care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead group financial reporting, consolidation, and statutory accounts preparation.
- Oversee month end processes, management accounts, and performance analysis across all homes.
- Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and governance frameworks are embedded.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
- Support cashflow management and working capital optimisation.
- Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insight and improve cost control.
- Lead audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors and advisors.
- Develop, mentor, and strengthen the finance team to ensure high performance and succession planning.
- Support systems improvements and finance process transformation initiatives.
About You
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader within multi site operations.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and consolidation experience.
- Experience within health and social care, healthcare, or regulated environments desirable.
- Commercially astute with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Detail focused with high standards of accuracy and integrity.
Why Kara Healthcare
- A values led organisation where care, innovation, and integrity drive everything we do.
- Opportunity to shape and strengthen financial governance within a growing and ambitious care group.
- Competitive package with performance related incentives.
- A leadership culture where your impact is visible, valued, and meaningful.
If you are a driven and technically strong finance leader looking to make a measurable difference in a purpose led organisation, we would love to hear from you.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Kara Healthcare, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Kara Healthcare holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.