About the Role
Our client, a well-established organisation within the Healthcare industry, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the overall finance function and support the organisation's long-term growth objectives. This leadership role is responsible for financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, cash flow oversight, internal controls, compliance, and risk management. The successful candidate will act as a key finance business partner to senior leadership, providing commercial insights and recommendations to drive operational excellence and sustainable business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Governance
- Lead and oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations.
- Develop and execute financial strategies that support business objectives and future growth plans.
- Monitor organisational financial performance and recommend improvement initiatives where required.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, liquidity, and treasury activities to ensure financial stability.
- Establish and maintain robust financial governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
- Lead annual budgeting exercises and periodic forecasting activities across the organisation.
- Develop financial models, business cases, and feasibility assessments to support strategic initiatives and expansion plans.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to management.
- Support long-term financial planning and performance management initiatives.
Financial Reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Present financial performance reports, management accounts, and key business metrics to senior management and the Board.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory reporting requirements, and internal policies.
- Provide meaningful financial insights to facilitate informed decision-making.
Compliance, Controls & Audit
- Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Oversee taxation matters, statutory obligations, and financial compliance activities.
- Coordinate and manage both internal and external audit exercises.
- Drive the implementation of audit recommendations and continuous control enhancements.
Finance Business Partnering
- Partner with operational and functional leaders to improve business performance and cost efficiency.
- Provide financial guidance on investment proposals, capital expenditure, and major business initiatives.
- Deliver commercial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to drive profitability and operational effectiveness.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive process improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.
- Strengthen team capabilities through coaching, succession planning, and talent development programmes.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent are highly preferred.
- MBA or other postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in a senior finance leadership position.
- Experience managing sizable budgets, financial reporting, planning, and operational finance functions.
- Prior exposure to the Healthcare & Medical Services industry will be advantageous.
- Strong track record in financial management, governance, compliance, and business partnering.
Key Competencies
- Strategic financial leadership and commercial acumen.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
- Internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to drive transformation and change initiatives.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial modelling tools.