Finance Team Leader

Cadogan Clinic; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private aesthetic clinic in London seeks a Finance Team Leader to oversee finance operations and mentor junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development. The ideal candidate will have a strong finance background and leadership experience. A hybrid working model is available, requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office.

Benefits

Pension scheme via NEST

Staff discounts and wellbeing initiatives

Recognition schemes and referral bonuses

Learning and development opportunities

Social events and team-building activities

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and financial reporting systems is critical.
• Proven leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the finance team’s day-to-day operations.
• Ensure accurate financial data and timely reporting.
• Mentor junior staff and act as a point of escalation for financial queries.

Skills

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or working towards full qualification

Experience in a senior finance or team leadership role

Strong knowledge of Xero and financial reporting systems

Proven ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a small team

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Proactive, accountable, and detail-focused mindset

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Job description

About us

At the Cadogan Clinic, we’re proud to be the most decorated private aesthetic clinic in the UK – winners of all three Best Clinic awards across the industry in 2024. Our state-of-the-art facility in Chelsea is home to some of the most experienced surgeons and dermatologists in the country. We’re growing fast, and with success comes the need for robust, proactive financial leadership.

The Opportunity

Finance Team Leader
Location:Cadogan Clinic, Sloane Street, Chelsea, London
Contract:Permanent, Full-time
Salary:£50,000 DOE
Shifts:Standard office hours with hybrid working (minimum 4 days in office)

About Us
At the Cadogan Clinic, we are the UK’s most decorated private aesthetic clinic, winners of all three Best Clinic awards across the industry in 2024. Our state-of-the-art facility in Chelsea is home to some of the most experienced surgeons and dermatologists in the country.
We are a growing, ambitious healthcare business committed to patient-centred care, professionalism, and operational excellence. Our team values clarity, care, and commitment, and we are dedicated to developing and supporting our people.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactiveFinance Team Leaderto join our high-performing finance department. In this pivotal role, you will supervise and support the finance team, ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly, financial data is accurate, and reporting deadlines are met.
Working closely with the Finance Director, you’ll take ownership of operational finance tasks, provide mentorship to junior staff, and act as a point of escalation for financial queries across the business. This role offers exposure to leadership responsibilities while maintaining hands-on involvement with finance operations.

What You’ll Bring
Essential

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or working towards full qualification
• Experience in a senior finance or team leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Xero and financial reporting systems
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a small team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, accountable, and detail-focused mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Desirable

• Previous experience in healthcare or private clinic finance
• Experience with payroll, consultant payments, stock management, and VAT reporting
• Exposure to management accounts and KPI reporting
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify cost-saving and revenue opportunities

Why Join Us?

• Salary & Benefits:£40,000–£45,000 DOE with employee benefits including staff discounts
• Holiday Allowance:31 days annual leave (including public holidays), rising to 33 days after 2 years
• Flexible Working:Hybrid working opportunity, minimum 4 days in office
• Career Development:Opportunity to progress into Finance Manager or broader leadership roles
• Team Environment:Collaborative, ambitious, and supportive workplace culture

Perks and Benefits

• Pension scheme via NEST
• Staff discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• Recognition schemes and referral bonuses
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentorship and protected training time
• Social events and team-building activities

Learning and Development

• Structured professional development in finance operations and leadership
• Hands-on exposure to management accounts, reporting, and commercial finance processes
• Mentorship and support from the Finance Manager and Finance Director
• Opportunities to broaden responsibilities across finance operations, reporting, and strategic initiatives

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a high-performing finance function where your leadership, expertise, and hands-on approach will directly contribute to the success and growth of one of the UK’s leading private healthcare organisations. If you’re motivated by responsibility and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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