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Role PurposeOur client is seeking a proactive and commercially astute Head of Finance to lead the finance function and support the Director of Finance in driving financial performance, process improvements, and strategic decision-making across the organisation.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, overseeing key operational finance areas—including month-end close, payroll, cash flow management, and budgeting—and working closely with service managers to provide insightful financial support.
You will play a key part in shaping financial strategy, enabling profitability, supporting growth initiatives, and ensuring strong financial governance. This role also acts as a key business partner to operational leads and deputises for the Director when required.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Business Partnering
* Provide commercial financial support and analysis to BU, helping them understand and manage contract income, budgets, and resource allocation.
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, offering strategic financial insights to inform key decisions.
* Lead financial modelling for new service developments, funding proposals, and scenario planning.
* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Monitor financial performance and analyse variances to provide recommendations and early interventions.
* Deliver insightful management reports, KPIs, and dashboards to inform leadership decisions.
Month-End & Financial Operations
* Manage the full month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
* Oversee accounts receivable, weekly payments, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting.
* Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and statutory obligations.
Process Improvement & Efficiency
* Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and reduce manual workloads.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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