Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Surrey (Flexible and remote working available, with travel for meetings)

Salary: £75,000 to £85,000

About Our Client: Our client is a leading provider of healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to their community. They are committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Job Introduction: Our client is seeking a Head of Finance for their Surrey contracts portfolio. This senior finance leadership role is responsible for overseeing the financial health, planning, and performance of the Surrey portfolio. The role supports the delivery of strategic objectives, ensuring financial sustainability, efficiency, and compliance across all services within the contract. The Head of Finance will drive financial performance, advise on cost optimisation, and support the Group Finance Director with strategic financial insights and reporting.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Leading and managing the finance function for Surrey contracts.
2. Directly supporting operational leads and service delivery teams with expert financial advice.
3. Leading financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities for the Surrey portfolio.
4. Developing and implementing robust financial processes and controls.
5. Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, contractual obligations, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide financial leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the Surrey contract, aligning with Group objectives.
2. Contractual Relationship Management: Oversee the financial elements of the contract, ensuring contractual obligations are met and maintaining strong relationships with commissioning bodies.
3. Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, implement, and manage the budget and forecast cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with service objectives.

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential:

1. A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.
2. Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the healthcare sector or a similar environment.
3. Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
4. Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including local authorities and NHS commissioners.

Desirable:

1. Knowledge of public sector finance and funding mechanisms.
2. Experience in managing large, multi-million-pound portfolios with a strong focus on cost control and performance improvement.
3. Previous experience in a matrix or multi-contract environment.

Other Requirements:

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present clear recommendations.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a finance team to achieve high performance.
3. Ability to think strategically, with a strong understanding of the broader organisational context.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
5. High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to compliance and process improvement.
6. A flexible approach to changing priorities and operational needs, with an ability to manage workload effectively.

Package Description: As a Head of Finance at our client, you will play a pivotal role in their Finance team. In addition to this impactful position, you will have access to a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including:

1. Salary of between £75,000 - £85,000 with group pension.
2. Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping, as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you.
3. Car Allowance negotiable.
4. Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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