Head of Finance

Private Healthcare Group. Bedford

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum + Executive Benefits

Job Purpose:

The Head of Finance is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership across our clients specialist private healthcare organisation, overseeing all aspects of financial management and ensuring sustainable growth in their complex care delivery operations. As a key senior finance leader based form their Bedford operations, you will drive financial strategy, manage risks, and ensure robust financial governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with specialist care delivery objectives and support long-term growth
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities, with specific focus on service package optimisation and service line profitability
Lead the finance team in delivering excellent financial performance
Monitor KPIs alongside financial performance, implementing measures to optimise resource allocation while maintaining exceptional standards
Manage complex care package pricing, investment strategies, and capital structure to maximise returns while ensuring quality care delivery
Oversee preparation of financial statements aligned with care sector requirements and regulatory compliance
Develop robust financial controls specific to care sector operations and risk management
Lead M&A activities and integration of new specialist care services
Provide regular board reports highlighting key care quality and financial metrics specific to specialist care delivery

Qualifications:

Professional qualifications required (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Care sector financial management qualifications advantageous

Required Skills & Experience:

10-15 years demonstrable experience in senior finance leadership, with significant exposure to specialist care sector operations
Proven track record of scaling care sector organisations while maintaining quality standards
Strong understanding of care sector funding mechanisms, commissioner relationships, and regulatory requirements
Excellent stakeholder management skills across care sector organisations
In-depth knowledge of care package costing, analysis, and optimisation
Solid understanding of CQC requirements and care sector compliance
Experience managing finance teams within regulated care environments
Ability to balance commercial growth with care quality in a dynamic specialist care setting

To apply, please submit your CV in strictest confidence.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to delivering outstanding care through a diverse and inclusive workforce.