Commercial Finance Director

Doctor Care Anywhere; London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctor Care Anywhere, a leading provider in digital healthcare, seeks a Commercial Finance Director in London. This pivotal role focuses on strategic leadership, financial insight, and operational finance. The successful candidate will be instrumental in enhancing profitability, managing a small team, and driving growth in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Competitive salary and benefits package reflects the strategic importance of this position.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday Day Off

Buy up to 5 additional annual leave days

Company Pension scheme

Charity Days

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Bike2Work Scheme

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Proven experience in senior finance role.
• Experience in healthcare or digital health sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Manage high-performing finance team.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and healthcare regulations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Thanks for stopping by! We’re Doctor Care Anywhere:a leading digital platform, with a clear vision to be the primary care provider of choice for digital healthcare – and that all starts with our brilliant team.

We are the UK’s largest private provider of telehealth services. We work with insurers, healthcare providers and corporate customers to provide healthcare services to more than 2 million patients every year. From doctors and designers to software developers and marketers – we’re proud of our people, who love working together to enhance patient experiences for the better. It’s why every year, we help over 2 million people speak to a GP or ACP by video or phone, anywhere in the world.

Our story started back in 2013, and as we continue to grow, we’re looking for the very best talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals. If you’re highly motivated and would love to work with us as we continue to grow, then we would love to hear from you

Your next role: We are seeking a commercially astute and transformation-focused Commercial Finance Director to lead strategic and operational finance across the business. This role is pivotal in delivering commercial insight, leading financial modelling, and acting as a change agent across the organisation. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of healthcare economics, digital health business models, and the regulatory landscape. They will be comfortable switching between strategic leadership and hands-on execution, managing a small high-performing team, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Salary Banding:Circa £130,000 perannum, depending on experience

Working Pattern:Hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office

Application Deadline:Friday 25th June, 10am

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Shape and execute the company’s commercial strategy in partnership with the CFO and executive team.
• Lead long-term financial modelling, scenario planning, and investment appraisal.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable financial plans and KPIs.
• Drive margin improvement and cost optimisation initiatives across the business.
• Support the CFO in preparing investor presentations, earnings calls, and market updates.
• Evaluate new business models, partnerships, and market expansion strategies in digital health.
• Ensure robust financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with IFRS and healthcare regulations.

Business Partnering & Commercial Insight

• Build and lead a high-performing business partnering team embedded within clinical, product, and operational functions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering actionable insights that drive growth and profitability.
• Support pricing strategies, customer profitability analysis, and go-to-market planning with robust financial modelling.
• Ensure finance is seen as a proactive enabler of strategic decision-making across the business.
• Build and maintain real-time analytics – allowing better decision making and reporting efficiency
• Provide financial leadership in client bid processes, including pricing strategy, commercial modelling, and risk assessment to enhance win rates and profitability.

Transformation & Change

• Lead finance transformation initiatives including systems upgrades, automation, and process redesign.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring the finance function is scalable, tech-enabled, and aligned with business growth.
• Lead through ambigui.ty and bring clarity to complex challenges in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Drive Margin Enhancement & Operational Efficiency: Lead deep-dive analysis into the company’s cost structure. Partner with department leaders to identify and implement initiatives that improve operating leverage, enhance profitability, and ensure we scale in a disciplined, cost-effective manner

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and develop a small, agile finance team with a focus on high performance and accountability
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and commercially aware team culture.
• Mentor and coach team members to build future finance leaders.

Corporate Finance

• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and investors.
• Lead statutory reporting, audit processes, and market disclosures in line with PLC requirements.
• Contribute to mergers and acquisitions by supporting on financial analysis, due diligence, and integration planning to support strategic growth initiatives.

What Good Looks Like

• Finance is embedded as a strategic partner across the business.
• Forecasts and models are dynamic, scenario-based, and drive decision-making.
• The finance function is lean, tech-enabled, and scalable.
• Commercial decisions are underpinned by robust financial insight.
• The team is empowered, high-performing, and aligned with business goals.

Key attributes/ “person spec”

• Commercially Curious – Always seeking to understand the ‘why’ behind business performance and uncover opportunities for value creation.
• Resilient and Adaptable – Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and remains focused under pressure.
• Collaborative Leader – Builds strong cross-functional relationships and fosters a team-oriented culture.
• Strategic Thinker– Balances long-term vision with hands-on execution, bringing clarity to complex challenges.

Essential Criteria

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen and technical expertise in IFRS reporting.
• Minimum of 5 years PQE
• Proven experience in a senior finance role with transformation and business partnering responsibilities.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence at all levels.
• Experience managing and developing small, high-performing teams.
• Interest in and understanding of operating within a PLC environment, including market disclosures and investor relations.
• Experience in healthcare, digital health, or regulated service sectors.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in high-growth, tech-enabled or healthcare businesses.
• Exposure to private equity or listed environments.
• Familiarity with ERP and BI tools (e.g., NetSuite, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including financial due diligence, integration planning, and strategic evaluation of targets.

Why you want to work here:

We understand the importance of good health and happiness for our patients and our team is just the same. At our Doctor Care Anywhere, you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of our team. We believe in giving you the freedom to supercharge your career with us while feeling completely supported. Here's what you can look forward to when you join us:

️Doctor Care Anywhere subscription: For you and 5 of your family and friends, Get ready to enjoy health consultations on the go!

️25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (FTE): You've earned it! Enjoy time off to recharge, explore, and make incredible memories.

Birthday Day Off: Go and celebrate however you like!

️ Buy' up to 5 days of additional annual leave (FTE)as part of our focus on health and wellbeing

Company Pension schemeplanting a money tree for your future

Charity Days: Join us in giving back to the community! We're all about making a difference together.

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay: Extra support during this special time.

Bike2Work Scheme: We love an eco-friendly commute!

Hybrid Working: Anagileandautonomoushybridworkenvironment

Development Opportunities: Get ready to grow, learn, and make strides in your career!

Doctor Care Anywhere is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its patients and expects all Colleagues to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks, and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.