Deputy Head of Finance - Fixed Term Contract

Horder Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dynamic Deputy Head of Finance for a 6-month fixed-term contract at The Horder Centre, Crowborough. The role requires strong leadership and financial skills, overseeing multi-site financial operations, budgeting, and strategic development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting and proven experience in senior finance roles. The application closes on September 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior finance roles, including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial operations.
• Experience in healthcare or multi-site environments (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Supporting financial and management accounting activities.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Overseeing tax compliance and external audits.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Understanding of financial systems

Project management

Education

Degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Overview

Deputy Head of Finance - Fixed Term Contract. We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Head of Finance to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to support both our Head of Finance and newly appointed Finance Director during a pivotal time of transition and strategic development.

You'll play a key role in leading financial operations, driving improvements, and ensuring robust financial control across our multi-site organisation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting financial and management accounting, reporting, and control activities.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes for P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.
• Managing and developing finance teams across multiple locations.
• Enhancing financial systems and ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Preparing board-level reports and monthly management accounts.
• Overseeing tax compliance, statutory accounts, and external audits.
• Driving system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• A degree-level qualification in accounting or a related field.
• Proven experience in senior finance roles, including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage multi-site teams.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial operations.
• A solid understanding of financial systems, internal controls, and compliance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting software.
• Experience in project management and system upgrades.
• Knowledge of strategic financial planning and risk management.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience in healthcare or multi-site environments (desirable but not essential).

Details

Application End Date: Friday 19th September 2025

Location: The Horder Centre, Crowborough

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 6 Months

Working Pattern: 37.50 hours per week

Salary: On Application

Right to work in the UK: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, and we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.