Finance Manager at Connections Health Solutions
United Kingdom
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.</strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. </span></div> <div> </div> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our Finance function sits at the center of how Connections allocates its time and resources. We’re looking for a <strong>Finance Manager</strong> with sharp financial instincts, high attention to detail, and the drive to take on a large scope quickly. You'll drive core FP&A execution—including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close support, executive reporting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis—while partnering with the VP, Finance to modernize the finance function through AI, automation, and scalable processes that improve speed, accuracy, and decision-making.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a high-visibility role reporting to the VP, Finance, with direct exposure to senior and executive leadership and daily partnership across Revenue Cycle, Operations, Clinical Leadership, People (HR), IT, and Business Intelligence. This is an entrepreneurial finance role in a growing organization, best suited for someone who is comfortable building structure, improving processes, and operating with urgency in an environment that is still scaling. If you want to modernize how a finance team works and see the impact of what you build, this is the seat to do it from.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Financial Planning & Forecasting: </strong></span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and maintain detailed financial and operational models that support the annual budget, rolling forecast, and long-range financial plan.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Integrating actual financial results into forecasting and planning models.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Supporting the VP of Finance with financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Developing baseline and worst-case cash flow scenarios to support financial decision-making.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Identifying financial trends, risks, and opportunities that may impact organizational performance.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Financial Reporting & Analysis: </strong>Own monthly financial reporting and budget-to-actual variance analysis, providing leadership with clear insights into financial performance.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partnering with Accounting to support a timely and accurate month-end close.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preparing monthly financial reporting packages.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyzing variances and providing clear narratives around key financial drivers, risks, and opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations for senior and executive leadership.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>AI, Automation & Process Improvement: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Leverage AI and automation tools to modernize finance processes, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and implement automated workflows using tools such as Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI-enabled solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes and streamline financial reporting and analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance finance operations.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Revenue & Financial Performance: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Partner with Revenue Cycle (RCM) and market leadership to analyze revenue performance, collections trends, and opportunities for improvement.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor revenue and collections performance and identify emerging trends.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support improved revenue performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with market leaders to understand financial results and identify opportunities to improve center margins.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Labor & Staffing Analytics: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Partner with Operations and Clinical Leadership to evaluate staffing models and translate workforce plans into financial impact.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyze staffing levels, productivity, and labor costs against financial targets.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify opportunities to improve staffing efficiency and operational performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support leaders in understanding the financial impact of staffing decisions.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Finance Business Partnership: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Serve as a strategic finance partner to market operators and cross-functional leaders, providing financial guidance to support business decisions.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build strong partnerships with Operations, Revenue Cycle, Clinical Leadership, People, IT, and Data & Analytics.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Translate business strategies and operational priorities into financial plans and measurable objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide leaders with actionable insights to improve financial and operational performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Drive accountability against financial targets and organizational goals.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Financial & Operational KPI Management: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Develop, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators across revenue, labor, productivity, and operating margins.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Establish and maintain financial and operational performance metrics.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proactively identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership to support performance management and decision-making.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strategic Analysis & Executive Support: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Translate financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations for senior and executive leadership.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify opportunities to improve organizational results and financial performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling, analysis, and scenario planning.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate financial information in a clear and meaningful way to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Performs all other duties as assigned.</strong></span></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>This is a fully remote position in these states:</strong> <strong>AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI</strong></span></span></em></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What You'll Bring:</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Economics</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3- years in Corporate Finance / FP&A, investment banking, or a related analytical field, ideally in a high-growth or multi-entity environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3+ years of manager/supervisor experience</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Recent, hands-on experience implementing AI and automation tools in a finance or accounting setting</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent financial modeling and quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience working with large, complex datasets</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Extreme attention to detail with a high regard for precision and auditability</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information, influence business decisions, and build trusted relationships with senior and executive leadership</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A “get things done” mentality—you dissect complex problems, find solutions, and drive them to completion with a high degree of autonomy</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comfort operating in ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment</strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">It would be great if you had:</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">5+ years of manager/supervisory experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Healthcare experience, especially in multi-site healthcare</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experience with Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, and/or Tipalti, and data-visualization tools</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to county/municipal funding, FFS revenue, and capitated arrangements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">People-leadership or mentoring experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experience in a venture-backed, private-equity-backed, or other high-growth environment where finance partnered closely with leadership to build scalable reporting, planning, and operating processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CPA or CFA</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What We Offer:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Full-time only:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan </span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p> </p> <h2><strong>EEO Statement</strong></h2> <p>Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.</p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p><strong>Recruitment Fraud Warning</strong></p> <p>Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.</p> <p>Please note:</p> <ul> <li><span>Official communications come only from an email address ending in <strong>@connectionshs.com</strong>.</span></li> <li><span>We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.</span></li> <li><span>We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.</span></li> </ul> <p>If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact <a id="OWAbf5009fe-0921-6774-1eac-9516c353fff4" class="OWAAutoLink" href="mailto:myRecruiter@connectionshs.com"><u>myRecruiter@connectionshs.com</u></a> to verify its authenticity before responding.</p> <p></p> <p><span data-teams="true"> </span></p></div>
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