Assistant Chief Financial Officer

The Harley Street Clinic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Private pension

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Discounts for staff

Flexible health benefits

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Harley Street Clinic in London is seeking an Assistant Chief Financial Officer to join the Finance leadership team. You will help shape the hospital's financial strategy, support growth and ensure strong financial management across the organisation.

This role is a development path toward becoming CFO and offers senior influence within a multi-site private healthcare provider. You will report to the CFO and collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief HR Officer on workforce planning,

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management within a complex organisation.
• Experience supporting strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Experience with audit preparation and financial compliance.
• Degree in Finance or Accounting or professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Familiarity with Power BI and financial software systems.

Responsibilities

• Support CFO and lead planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Nursing, HR and Operations to align financial strategy with care delivery.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across the Campus.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Audit readiness

Education

Finance/Accounting degree or professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

London, The Harley Street Campus (comprising of The Harley Street Clinic, The Princess Grace Hospital, The LOC and Sarah Cannon Research Institute UK)

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Salary: Competitive

We are looking for a talented Assistant Chief Financial Officer to join the Finance leadership team at The Harley Street Campus in London. You will play a key role in shaping the hospital’s financial strategy, supporting business growth and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation. This role is on the development path toward becoming CFO and offers the opportunity to influence decision‑making at a senior level - all while contributing to the continued success of one of the UK’s leading private healthcare providers.

As a key member of the Finance leadership team, the Assistant Chief Financial Officer will report to the Chief Financial Officer and assume a supportive role in the financial management of the Campus. The Assistant CFO will share responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling financial‑related activities under the direction of the CFO. This includes supporting accounting, finance, forecasting, and strategic planning functions, including close collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief HR Officer on workforce planning, whilst at the same time driving operational strategy by supporting the Chief Operating Officers and Chief Executive Officer.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You’ll Bring

• Prior experience of working within in financial management within a complex organisation – Prior experience supporting strategic planning and budgeting processes
• Exposure to audit preparation and financial compliance
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Solid understanding of financial controls, reporting, and compliance
• Familiarity with Power BI and Other financial software systems

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our Mission Is Simple, Above All Else We’re Committed To The Care And Improvement Of Human Life, a Clear Statement That Extends To Both Our Patients And Colleagues. To Achieve This, We Live And Breathe Four Core Values

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity