Finance Director

National health service; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Medical Limited in Oxfordshire is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial strategy for a not-for-profit NHS community and primary care provider. The role is permanent, full-time, on-site, with travel to other PML sites.

You will join the Executive Team, shape long-term sustainability, oversee budgeting, reporting, and financial governance, and work closely with the People and Culture director on remuneration and HR policy.

Qualifications

• ACA or equivalent recognised professional accountancy qualification.
• Degree level or equivalent or higher qualification.
• Experience in strategic financial leadership within healthcare would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial and IG Leadership.
• Member of the Executive Team on the Board.
• Develop and deliver the financial strategy to support growth and long-term sustainability.
• People management of the finance and IG teams and performance development.
• Produce timely management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee cash flow, funding, and robust financial controls.
• Maintain financial governance, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Lead company secretarial responsibilities including insurances and legal matters.
• Provide financial analysis to inform HR policy in remuneration and progression.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Commercial acumen

Cash management

Regulation and compliance in finance

Education

ACA or equivalent recognised professional accountancy qualification

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

PML is looking for a Finance Director to start December 2026/January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a permanent and full-time basis.This role will be based on site and will be required to visit other PML sites.

About us

PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa 16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

OtherSalaryDepending on experience

Competitive

ContractPermanent

Working patternFull-time

Reference numberE0176-26-0078

Job description

Role Accountabilities

• Strategic Financial and IG Leadership
• Member of the Executive Team on the Board
• Develop and deliver the financial strategy, ensuring it supports the organisations overall business objectives, growth plans and long-term sustainability.
• People management of the finance and IG teams supporting their development and ensuring strong performance in all areas of the departments
• Financial and IG Performance & ReportingOverall responsibility for the finance and IG function operations, including production of timely management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis to support decision making.
• Cash Flow, Funding & Financial and IG ControlSafeguard the organisations financial and IG health through effective cash flow management, effective cross organisational IG training, working capital optimisation, robust financial and IG controls and appropriate funding arrangements.
• Risk Management, Governance & ComplianceMaintain effective financial governance, regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks ensuring adherence to statutory, tax and audit requirements.
• Lead on company secretarial responsibilities including company insurances and advice on related legal matters.
• Commercial Leadership & Business PlanningProduce creative financial models to facilitate commercial development and business improvement.
• Working with the Director of People and Culture, provide financial and IG analysis to inform HR policy in relation to vacancies, remuneration, data protection, salary banding and progression, and other performance related reward systems.

Role Accountabilities

• Strategic Financial and IG Leadership
• Member of the Executive Team on the Board
• Develop and deliver the financial strategy, ensuring it supports the organisations overall business objectives, growth plans and long-term sustainability.
• People management of the finance and IG teams supporting their development and ensuring strong performance in all areas of the departments
• Financial and IG Performance & ReportingOverall responsibility for the finance and IG function operations, including production of timely management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis to support decision making.
• Cash Flow, Funding & Financial and IG ControlSafeguard the organisations financial and IG health through effective cash flow management, effective cross organisational IG training, working capital optimisation, robust financial and IG controls and appropriate funding arrangements.
• Risk Management, Governance & ComplianceMaintain effective financial governance, regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks ensuring adherence to statutory, tax and audit requirements.
• Lead on company secretarial responsibilities including company insurances and advice on related legal matters.
• Commercial Leadership & Business PlanningProduce creative financial models to facilitate commercial development and business improvement.
• Working with the Director of People and Culture, provide financial and IG analysis to inform HR policy in relation to vacancies, remuneration, data protection, salary banding and progression, and other performance related reward systems.

Person Specification, Essential

• Collaborative - Essential
• Decision maker - Essential
• Challenges constructively as appropriate and with evidence - Essential
• Integrity and professionalism - Essential
• Seeks continuous improvement (personal and for the team) - Essential
• ACA or equivalent recognised professional accountancy qualification - Essential
• Degree level or equivalent - Desirable
• Proven track record of strategic financial leadership - Essential
• Proven track record for financial planning, reporting, governance and risk management- Essential
• Commercial Decision making - Essential
• Senior leadership experience Board or SLT level - Essential
• Proven track record of Corporate governance and risk - Desirable
• Proven track record of working within a complex organisation - Desirable
• Experience working withing Healthcare sector - Desirable

Skills & Knowledge

• Strategic thinking - Essential
• Analytical - Essential
• Commercial acumen - Essential
• Cash management - Essential
• Regulation and compliance in finance and IG - Essential
• Financial transformation and process improvement - Essential
• Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strategic thinking - Essential
• Analytical - Essential
• Commercial acumen - Essential
• Cash management - Essential
• Regulation and compliance in finance and IG - Essential
• Financial transformation and process improvement - Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer namePrincipal Medical Limited

AddressPrincipal Medical Ltd3 Barberry PlaceBicesterOxfordshireOX26 3HAUnited Kingdom

Employer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePrincipal Medical LimitedAddressPrincipal Medical Ltd3 Barberry PlaceBicesterOxfordshireOX26 3HAUnited KingdomEmployer's website