Finance Manager (Accountant)

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Finance Manager to drive financial performance in healthcare. This pivotal role involves managing high-profile contracts with dual office locations, requiring a qualified accountant passionate about strategic business partnerships. You'll lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring financial accountability and service improvement while influencing key stakeholders. Join a collaborative team focused on excellence and impact, and make a real difference in healthcare finance.

Qualifications

• Extensive finance experience in a multi-site/multi-contract environment.
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of P&L and balance sheet reporting.
• Lead monthly reviews, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Business Partnering Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical Capability

Team Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

QBE with Extensive Finance Experience

Tools

SAP

Cognos

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Job Introduction

We're Hiring: Contract Finance Manager (Qualified Accountant)
Dual Base - Chertsey Head Office & Trust Hospital Main Office
Full-Time | Contract Role
Annual Turnover Responsibility: £38 million (Soft FM & Retail Contracts)

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for driving financial performance in healthcare? We're looking for a dynamic Contract Finance Manager to join our team and take financial ownership of two high-profile contracts in the South region, including the second-largest Soft FM NHS contract managed by Medirest.

This is a pivotal, high-impact role with dual office locations - our Head Office in Chertsey and on-site at the Trust Hospital, with travel between both as business needs arise.
What You'll Be Doing

You will act as a strategic business partner to the Contract Director, providing insight and challenge to drive cost-effectiveness, service improvement, and commercial growth. You'll lead a team of 4 on-site finance professionals, ensuring both development and delivery across a wide range of financial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Lead monthly reviews, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis
• Manage contract risk, working capital, and financial performance
• Support client tenders and capital expenditure appraisals
• Drive working capital improvements and net growth opportunities
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across all levels

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with extensive finance experience
• Strong business partnering skills - able to influence and challenge
• High attention to detail, advanced Excel, and analytical capability
• Commercial mindset with proven ability to improve business outcomes
• Confident communicator across finance and non-finance teams
• Team management and mentoring experience

Desirable:

• Experience in multi-site/multi-contract environments
• Knowledge of SAP & Cognos

Why Join Us?

• Work at the heart of one of the most significant NHS Soft FM contracts
• Play a key role in transforming healthcare support services
• Influence senior stakeholders and shape strategic decision-making
• Be part of a passionate, collaborative team focused on excellence and impact

If you're ready to make a difference in healthcare finance and thrive in a dual-location role with real influence, we want to hear from you.

Apply now