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About CWC Group

CWC Group has built a network of high-quality facilities that provide integrated programmes of healthcare, therapy, specialist care and education services that are tailored to individual needs.


CWC Group puts high quality care at the heart of its business and is focussed on ensuring their service users have the opportunity to have the best quality of life while allowing them to make their own choice and have the right to be treated with respect and privacy.


CWC Group operates multiple care homes and facilities, each tailored to meet specific care needs:


  • Corriewood Private Clinic – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • The Gate Lodge – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • Blair Lodge – Bangor, Co. Down
  • Seeconnell Private Village – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • Croob Cottages – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • Wood Lodge – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • Provincial Care Service Agency – Carryduff, Co. Down


There are exciting plans in place to further develop many of these locations in addition to creating new facilities on a number of new sites in Northern Ireland.

CWC Group has built a network of high-quality facilities that provide integrated programmes of healthcare, therapy, specialist care and education services that are tailored to individual needs.


CWC Group puts high quality care at the heart of its business and is focussed on ensuring their service users have the opportunity to have the best quality of life while allowing them to make their own choice and have the right to be treated with respect and privacy.


CWC Group operates multiple care homes and facilities, each tailored to meet specific care needs:


  • Corriewood Private Clinic – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • The Gate Lodge – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • Blair Lodge – Bangor, Co. Down
  • Seeconnell Private Village – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • Croob Cottages – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • Wood Lodge – Castlewellan, Co. Down
  • Provincial Care Service Agency – Carryduff, Co. Down


There are exciting plans in place to further develop many of these locations in addition to creating new facilities on a number of new sites in Northern Ireland.

THE ROLE

Chief financial officer

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Castlewellan, County Down

CWC Group are now keen to recruit a high calibre CFO to help drive continued growth and expansion, working closely with the CEO and wider Leadership Team. 


This is a high-profile position in a fast-paced, multi-site SME, and therefore requires a senior finance professional who can clearly evidence first-class strategic, commercial, and operational delivery in a similar business environment. 


CWC have set ambitious growth plans in place, which requires a finance function that is fit for now and the future. The incoming CFO will be tasked with further improving financial management and reporting, providing detailed data analysis and management information, leading and developing people, and acting as a true business partner to key stakeholders and the leadership team. 


An excellent work-ethic, a transformational leadership approach, and the confidence and commercial acumen to appropriately contribute to and challenge decision making at Board level, will be critical attributes and essential to success. 


  • Operating at leadership level, working closely with management to drive the company’s financial, commercial, and operational performance. 
  • Overseeing all financial aspects of CWC’s strategy, establishing effective mechanisms to ensure the flow of financial information to the board and relevant external parties. 
  • Working and managing relationships with external funders, debt providers and wider stakeholders to support the growth plans. Strong cash / working capital management.
  • Production of a monthly board pack, including the preparation and presentation of financial information, value-added commentary, KPI reporting and analysis to help drive the growth and performance of the business. 
  • Establishing a highly effective finance function and team with full ownership of cashflow & working capital management, budgeting & forecasting, P&L and balance sheet management, and management & financial reporting.
  • Strong financial planning / project finance management required for new facility costing, ROI analysis, and cost management.
  • Strong FP&A / Excel skills – leading on production of budgets/forecasts at Group, site and project level. 
  • Ensure that company’s systems are is fully maximised to support the firms current and future business requirements. 
  • Further develop positive working relationships with external parties including suppliers, bankers, investors, and advisors.
  • Ensure that robust financial controls, compliance, and risk management frameworks are in place.
  • Working within a regulatory environment (RQIA, tax laws, billing compliance) in addition to compliance of financial requirements (GAAP / IFRS). Experience in leading the audit process.

Requirements & remuneration

  • Proven FD or CFO,  with excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
  • Experienced in leading cultural change, empowering teams and enhancing engagement.
  • Team player who can act as strategic support and partner.
  • Strong cultural fit and ability to thrive in a multi-site SME environment.
  • Ability to implement and manage financial controls and reporting frameworks.
  • Ability to develop and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
  • Strong understanding of working capital management.
  • Strategic outlook and value-add financial reporting.
  • Margin optimisation and other commercial initiatives to drive value creation.
  • Proficiency in ERP and financial software relevant to mid-market businesses.
  • Track record of building best-in-class finance functions.

This fantastic role would be well-suited to an ambitious senior finance leader from a multisite and/or healthcare background, where they have been involved in large capex/project-based finance decisions and/or where multiple site roll outs have been delivered. 


They will be commercially focused with an ethos of continuous improvement and possess the proven ability to deliver strategic growth initiatives. Previous experience of working closely with external investment providers would be highly beneficial.


This is a varied and hands-on role that requires an individual with a great work ethic who is close to the detail yet can see the bigger picture and operate effectively at board level. 


Key Competencies:


  • Leadership, relationship building, and influencing skills.
  • Strategic, commercial, and operational nous. 
  • Resilient, adaptable, and solutions focussed.
  • Collaborative approach and communication style across all levels.

The salary will reflect the seniority of this role and will include Bonus Potential and Growth Share Options. 

 

Additional benefits include Private Healthcare Insurance.

 

Working hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday

Location

3 Station Road Castlewellan Co.Down 

BT31 9NF

Your consultant

Billy McCarthy


Amplifi Talent is partnered with CWC Group as retained advisors for this appointment. For more information, please contact Billy for a confidential discussion.


Billy McCarthy has 20 years+ of experience recruiting senior finance professionals across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with an extensive network in both locations.


He possesses well-developed skills in professional career planning and providing informed market data and perspective.


Billy has a keen interest in helping clients and job seekers perform at their best in interview situations, creating the optimum opportunity to bring their talents together.


Your consultant

Billy McCarthy


Amplifi Talent is partnered with CWC Group as retained advisors for this appointment. For more information, please contact Billy for a confidential discussion.


Billy McCarthy has 20 years+ of experience recruiting senior finance professionals across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with an extensive network in both locations.


He possesses well-developed skills in professional career planning and providing informed market data and perspective.


Billy has a keen interest in helping clients and job seekers perform at their best in interview situations, creating the optimum opportunity to bring their talents together.