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Head of Finance
The Yorkshire Clinic in Bingley, Bradford, West Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Clinic, located in Bingley, West Yorkshire, is a modern private hospital operated by Ramsay Health Care UK. The hospital delivers high quality elective surgery, diagnostics and outpatient services for both private and NHS patients, supported by experienced clinicians and a strong multidisciplinary team.
The Yorkshire Clinic has recently achieved an ‘Outstanding’ overall rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)—the highest rating possible—reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care and strong leadership. This recognition highlights the hospital’s focus on patient safety, personalised care and continuous improvement.
1. The Head of Finance will manage and oversee the day to day finance and administrative functions of the hospital providing management information and reports on a broad range of financial and administrative issues.
2. Be a key and active member of the Hospital Senior Leadership Team, this is an on-site role.
3. Produce monthly management accounts, financial reports and other required reports within Company guidelines
4. Prepare and review the monthly finance pack, ensuring all reconciling items are investigated and amendments made
5. Support the Senior Leadership Team to manage and improve labour costs efficiency and resource management.
6. Lead the teams to successfully deliver high volumes of activity ensuring KPI’s are met and delivering safe patient pathways
7. Support the NHS contract management process
8. Partner with business leaders to assess the effectiveness of processes and the ongoing profitability of clinical procedures.
9. Participate in regional projects to drive efficiency across the organisation.
What you will bring with you:
10. Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CMA)
11. Strong business acumen and the ability to analyse, interpret and utilise data to improve organisational performance and identify opportunities
12. Honesty, integrity and ethics
13. Strong communication skills
14. Dedication to meeting internal and external targets and customer expectations
15. Ability to take responsibility for guiding and directing the actions of others to achieve goals, by positively influencing others by explaining information and ideas to solicit and engage all concerned in what needs to be done
In return we offer:
16. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
17. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
18. Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
19. Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
20. Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
21. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
22. Free Training and Development via the Academy
23. Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
24. Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
25. Concerts for Carers
26. Employee Assistance Programme
27. Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
28. The Blue Light Card Scheme
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries, with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.