Acquisition and Development Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join the UK's leading specialist care provider. The role will help define, identify and implement the growth and development strategy of the business. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong financial, strategic and commercial acumen, and a proven track record of applying their technical skills to deliver successful outcomes. The role will have a direct impact in delivering new service developments, tenders and acquisitions.

Voyage Care is the leader in care and support services for individuals throughout the UK, we have over 30 years' experience of specialist care and support. Our passionate 11,000+ staff support 3,500+ vulnerable adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs across the UK.

The role will be Hybrid working with travel to the head office Lichfield and occasional travel to service locations across the UK.

What you'll get to do:

Voyage is backed by an experienced infrastructure fund and has significant growth ambitions in the next 5-10 years and this role will be pivotal to delivering the growth agenda. The role will support all forms of growth including organic development.

You will be accountable for:

• Research and financial analysis over prospective M&A, tender and development opportunities
• Producing business cases and reporting for the monthly Investment Committee
• Working with the Senior Insight Manager and Senior Operational colleagues to apply insight to help identify and deliver growth opportunities
• Due diligence support for viable opportunities
• Ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic business projects as needed for MD's and Senior Management
• Post investment reviews

What Voyage Care would like from you:

• Qualified accountant.
• Educated at a degree level with strong academic record.
• Experience with Excel for financial appraisals and modelling, including creation of bespoke financial forecasts.
• Experience reviewing, analysing and challenging investment proposals using commercial judgement to ensure that risks and opportunities are identified and understood.
• Report writing experience.
• Strong communicator both verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Able to manage own workload and prioritise accordingly to be able to work to deadlines.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
• Healthcare experience nice to have but is not essential.
• Corporate finance experience or transaction services nice to have but is not essential.

Benefits with Voyage Care:

• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday.
• Employee discount app – offering discounts at leading retail stores and leisure attractions.
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers and restaurants.
• Enhanced family leave - so you can make the most of precious family moments.
• Supporting your wellbeing through access to a free 24/7 external counselling service.
• Access to external Wagestream app – allowing you to withdraw your pay as it's earnt.
• Pension scheme and life assurance policy – offering security for you and your loved ones.
• Long service awards – to reward loyalty and longevity with Voyage Care
• Refer a friend bonuses – earn money for referring hard-working people like you.

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