We're Hiring: Contract Finance Manager (Qualified Accountant)
Dual Base - Chertsey Head Office & Trust Hospital Main Office
Full-Time | Contract Role
Annual Turnover Responsibility: £38 million (Soft FM & Retail Contracts)
Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for driving financial performance in healthcare? We're looking for a dynamic Contract Finance Manager to join our team and take financial ownership of two high-profile contracts in the South region, including the second-largest Soft FM NHS contract managed by Medirest.
This is a pivotal, high-impact role with dual office locations — our Head Office in Chertsey and on-site at the Trust Hospital, with travel between both as business needs arise.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will act as a strategic business partner to the Contract Director, providing insight and challenge to drive cost-effectiveness, service improvement, and commercial growth. You’ll lead a team of 4 on-site finance professionals, ensuring both development and delivery across a wide range of financial responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full ownership of P&L and balance sheet reporting
* Lead monthly reviews, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis
* Manage contract risk, working capital, and financial performance
* Support client tenders and capital expenditure appraisals
* Drive working capital improvements and net growth opportunities
* Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across all levels
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with extensive finance experience
* Strong business partnering skills — able to influence and challenge
* High attention to detail, advanced Excel, and analytical capability
* Commercial mindset with proven ability to improve business outcomes
* Confident communicator across finance and non-finance teams
* Team management and mentoring experience
Desirable:
* Experience in multi-site/multi-contract environments
* Knowledge of SAP & Cognos
Why Join Us?
* Work at the heart of one of the most significant NHS Soft FM contracts
* Play a key role in transforming healthcare support services
* Influence senior stakeholders and shape strategic decision-making
* Be part of a passionate, collaborative team focused on excellence and impact
If you're ready to make a difference in healthcare finance and thrive in a dual-location role with real influence, we want to hear from you.
Apply now
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