Compass Associates
Commercial and Finance Director | Elderly Care
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Commercial and Finance Director | Elderly Care
Location: North East (commutable from Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, Sunderland, etc.)
Salary: £80,000 per annum + performance bonus
About the Role
Compass Associates is partnering with an established and growing elderly care provider to recruit an experienced Commercial & Finance Director for a newly created executive position.
This role offers the opportunity to lead the next phase of the organisation’s growth, working closely with the Board and senior leadership team. As Commercial & Finance Director, you will provide:
- Strategic commercial and financial leadership
- Operational performance oversight across a portfolio of care homes
- Direction for future expansion via acquisitions and organic growth
Ideal for an ambitious executive seeking high impact in a fast-growing organisation with strong leadership experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance function, ensuring robust financial management
- Oversee commercial performance and drive operational efficiency
- Support portfolio growth through acquisitions and strategic initiatives
- Implement forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management
- Develop and maintain robust reporting frameworks
- Shape long-term commercial strategy in alignment with the Board and senior team
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Requirements & Experience
We seek an experienced commercial leader with:
✔ Senior leadership experience in the Social Care sector ✔ Track record of improving financial performance and increasing occupancy ✔ Demonstrated success in acquisitions, business expansion, or operational improvements ✔ Strong expertise in finance, forecasting, cash flow, and commercial strategy ✔ Experience operating at Executive or Board level, influencing strategic decisions ✔ Proven impact on EBITDA growth and financial reporting frameworks ✔ Comfortable managing Board-level stakeholders while maintaining operational oversight
Desirable:
- Experience in elders care sector-specific challenges
- Ability to lead operational teams from a hands-on yet strategic perspective -wright or commercial transformation projects
Candidate Profile Summary
- Strategic decision-maker with a financial and commercial mindset
- Leadership and stakeholder management at executive level
- Strong acquisitions/mergers experience preferred
- Works within multi-site care provider framework
- Obsessed with sustainable growth, efficiency, and performance
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Interview Process
- 2-stage selection process
- Shortlisted candidates will progress from interview to final board reviews
Location Commutability
The role is within commute of: Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough, and other north-eastern locations.
Why Join Us?
- High-impact opportunity to shape the future of a growing care group
- Competitive salary (£80k), performance bonus, and equity participation
- Chance to lead commercial and institutional transformation
Contact & Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd acts as the recruitment consultancy.
🔹 Submission: Send your updated CV to CButterfield@compassltd.co.uk or 📞 Call: 0161 527 9639 for further details
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