Head of Finance - Private Healthcare

West End Permanent £85,000 - £95,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of Finance will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, leading finance, commercial decision-making and systems transformation within a fast-growing private healthcare diagnostics business. The role combines hands-on financial leadership with Board exposure, system modernisation and deputy-level responsibility in a nimble, patient‑focused organisation.
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About Our Client

The client is a privately owned, London-based outpatient and diagnostics healthcare provider operating in a highly regulated environment, with revenues in the low double‑digit millions and a compact, agile team. The business is profitable, growing and undergoing systems and process modernisation, with a strong focus on patient experience, advanced diagnostics and Board‑level financial leadership.

Job Description

    • Lead and strengthen financial controls, reporting, and governance across the organisation
    • Oversee management accounts, transactional finance, consolidations, and year‑end processes
    • Act as a commercial partner to the CEO and senior leadership, supporting strategic decision‑making
    • Analyse business performance and translate financial insight into clear, actionable recommendations
    • Own statutory, regulatory and external reporting, managing relationships with auditors and advisors
    • Drive improvements in finance systems, processes and data quality to increase efficiency and control
    • Lead, mentor and develop the finance team to build a high‑performing function
    • Contribute at Board level, influencing decisions and supporting business growth and investment activity
    • Play an active role in business development initiatives and potential acquisitions
    • Hold responsibility for data protection oversight and liaise with third‑party IT providers as required



The Successful Applicant

  • MUST be fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA) with experience in healthcare or a similarly regulated, service‑led environment
  • Comfortable operating in a small, agile, privately owned business with limited layers and high visibility
  • Strong commercial mindset, able to support strategic decision‑making and challenge constructively at senior level
  • Systems‑savvy, with the appetite and capability to lead finance process and systems improvements
  • Confident business partner to the CEO and Board, with the presence to deputise when required
  • Hands‑on and detail‑oriented, willing to stay close to the numbers while maintaining a strategic view
  • Able to engage credibly with non‑finance stakeholders, including operational and clinical teams
  • Pragmatic, delivery‑focused and adaptable, thriving in an evolving and growth‑oriented environment
  • Capable of leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team (3 direct reports)
  • Preferred: You come from private healthcare and have strong experience with systems implementation

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £85,000 to £95,000 per annum.
  • Performance based 20% bonus
  • Comprehensive standard benefits package.
  • Opportunities to lead and shape financial strategies in the healthcare sector.
  • Collaborative and professional work environment in London.
  • Permanent role with career progression opportunities.



If you are an experienced finance professional ready to take on a leadership role, apply now to join this thriving organisation in London.

Contact
Isabelle Hansen
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6990509
Phone number
+442072691731

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
West End
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle Hansen
Consultant phone
+442072691731
Job reference
JN-042026-6990509