Finance Director

Diaverum; St Albans; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in St Albans seeks an experienced Finance Director to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance. This pivotal role includes key responsibilities such as financial planning, compliance, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with proven senior finance experience, adaptable, and a strategic thinker. Join us to make a meaningful impact in transforming lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within healthcare.
• Strong background in accounting, tax, and treasury.
• Experience working in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
• Oversee payroll, tax, and risk management functions.
• Drive performance improvement through business control.

Skills

Accounting

Tax

Treasury

Business control

Strategic thinking

Proficiency in financial tools

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CCAB)

Tools

Power BI

Kinetic

Aaro

Job description

Overview

Finance Director - Diaverum UK

Location: St Albans (Parking available on site and based city centre) Travel: Approx. 20%

Reports to: Managing Director UK Leads: UK Finance & Payroll Team

Salary: applicants will be sent more detailed information about the package upon shortlisting

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to join our UK leadership team. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic financial guidance to support Diaverum\'s growth and operational excellence. The Finance Director will also serve as a member of the Diaverum UK Board of Directors.

The selection process will include a 2 stage interview process, OPQ assessment and meeting the UK board in between 1st and 2nd stage interview.

Key Responsibilities (inc but not limited to..)

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and compliance in line with IFRS and local standards
• Oversee payroll, tax, treasury, and risk management functions
• Drive performance improvement through business control and strategic planning
• Support M&A activity, including financial due diligence and integration
• Foster a high-performing finance team and promote continuous improvement
• Collaborate with international finance leaders across Europe and LatAm

What We\'re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CCAB)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within healthcare but other sectors considered.
• Strong background in accounting, tax, treasury, and business control
• Experience working in international environments and reporting to global HQs
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g. Power BI, Kinetic, Aaro)
• Commercially driven, adaptable, and a strategic thinker
• Flexibility to work at both an operational and strategic level

Why Join Diaverum?

At Diaverum, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is built on compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment where every team member is empowered to contribute, grow, and lead.

We are proud of our:

• Patient-first mindset - delivering high-quality, personalised care
• Strong ethical foundation - acting with integrity and transparency
• Collaborative culture - working across borders and disciplines
• Focus on innovation - embracing technology and new ideas to improve outcomes
• Commitment to development - investing in our people through learning and leadership opportunities.

Diaverum's mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients and we achieve this through our values;

• Competent: Delivering results while prioritizing patient and employee safety.
• Passionate: Fostering genuine relationships and driving results with respect.
• Inspiring: Encouraging innovation, collaboration, and transformative care.

We encourage you to apply today as we reserve the right to close applications early should we be in receipt of sufficient applications. Diaverum UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as part of our recruitment process.

Come grow with us.

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

Apply now to join a company where your leadership will help transform lives.