Financial Controller | Greater Bristol | £55,000 - £65,000 | Leading Healthcare provider | Hybrid
Join a forward-thinking team at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation. Here, passionate professionals work together to transform lives through advanced medical science, compassionate care, and a relentless drive for excellence. This is an environment where your expertise and ideas fuel real progress, and where every day offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals, families, and communities. Step into a role that's more than a job, be part of shaping the future of healthcare.
The Role
The Financial Controller will take a leading role in overseeing all financial operations at the Bristol clinic, ensuring robust financial management, strategic planning, and compliance. Acting as a key business partner to the General Manager, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality financial insight, driving performance, and supporting the clinic's long-term growth and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all aspects of financial management for the clinic, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
* Provide strategic financial guidance and analysis to the General Manager and senior leadership team, supporting decision-making and business planning
* Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insightful commentary
* Develop and maintain strong financial controls, processes, and risk management frameworks to safeguard clinic assets and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
* Monitor and analyse clinic performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and proactively recommending actions to drive profitability and efficiency
* Manage cash flow, working capital, and cost control initiatives to support the clinic's operational and strategic objectives
* Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met
* Prepare and submit VAT returns and other statutory filings as required
* Mentor and develop the clinic's finance team, promoting a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement
* Act as the primary finance point of contact for the General Manager and other operational leaders, translating financial information into actionable business insights
* Lead or support finance-related projects and initiatives, including system improvements, business case development, and process optimisation
About You
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role
* Demonstrated experience in financial leadership, ideally within a clinical, healthcare, or multi-site environment
* Advanced technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance
* Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and influence senior management
* Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
* Experience managing and developing finance teams
* Commercially astute with a proactive, hands-on approach to supporting business operations
What We Offer
* A senior leadership role with direct impact on clinic performance and growth
* Close collaboration with the General Manager and operational teams
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* A supportive and dynamic working environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package
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