Finance Manager
Leading Healthcare Provider - Bedford, England £50 - 55k pa
About Our Client
Our client is one of the UK's most successful owner-managed healthcare groups. They have grown to become a significant player in the healthcare sector, now operating multiple specialist healthcare facilities across the UK. Under stable private ownership, they have maintained consistent 20% year-on-year growth while retaining their commitment to exceptional community services.
The Opportunity
Due to continued expansion and investment in their Bedford operations, they seek a commercially astute Finance Manager to join their established leadership team. This role offers unique exposure to the owners and C-suite executives, with real opportunity to influence strategic decision-making in a growing, privately-held healthcare group.
What You'll Do
- Strategic Input: Direct access to owners and senior leadership, providing financial insights to drive growth decisions
- Operational Excellence: Lead financial operations for a key region within their expanding portfolio
- Commercial Focus: Partner with operational teams to optimize performance across multiple sites
- Growth Management: Support the evaluation and integration of new acquisitions and organic growth initiatives
What You'll Bring
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), QBE considered with prior Helathcar eindustry exposure
- Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills
- Healthcare sector experience advantageous but not essential
- Experience in owner-managed businesses preferred
Why Join?
- Stability: Join an established, profitable healthcare group
- Impact: Direct influence on business strategy through close work with owner-operators
- Development: Clear path for progression as the group continues to expand
- Package: Competitive salary (£50-55K), performance bonus, healthcare, and additional benefits
- Culture: Professional yet entrepreneurial environment with quick decision-making
Company Success Indicators
- 20% average annual growth since inception
- Zero external debt - all growth self-funded through strong cash generation
- Consistent 5-star customer ratings
- Multiple industry awards for excellence
- Strong pipeline of identified acquisition targets
For a confidential discussion about this rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most successful privately-owned healthcare groups, please forward your CV in strictest confidence.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
