Finance Manager
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (fully office-based, 5 days per week)
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Latham & Bond Recruitment Group are recruiting for a PE-backed healthcare group with a fast-growing national footprint. As the business continues to scale, they are seeking a Finance Manager to take full ownership of financial operations and partner closely with the CEO to deliver both strategic and operational impact.
This is a high-visibility opportunity with a clear route to an FD-level role. You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment for the business, with lots of improvements to be made across systems and processes, including leading on a new finance system implementation. You’ll also have the scope to build a team as the business grows.
Key Responsibilities
Financial management and reporting
* Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger
* Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and forecasts
* Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business units
Compliance and governance
* Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and HMRC regulations
* Manage audit processes and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies
Strategic support and insight
* Provide financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making
* Contribute to business growth through robust performance tracking and forecasting
* Partner with the CEO to drive financial strategy
Systems and process improvement
* Lead the implementation of a new finance system
* Identify and deliver improvements to existing finance processes and controls
* Lay the groundwork for building out a finance team as the business scales
Skills and Attributes
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory understanding
* Proven success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
* Proficient with financial systems and Excel
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
* Ability to work at pace and take ownership in a scaling environment
* Leadership qualities with the potential to grow and manage a team
If you're ready to take a step toward a future FD role and want to help shape the financial direction of a growing healthcare group, we’d love to hear from you.