Financial Controller

Healix; Esher; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Career development

Global exposure

Job summary

Healix is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the global finance function and partner with senior leadership across Esher, UK, or Cape Town. The role focuses on governance, planning, and commercial finance to support sustained growth and cross-border operations.

You will direct end-to-end financial operations, drive budgeting and forecasting, and oversee audits and compliance while coaching a high-performing team. An ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification is required.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience in management accounting and financial control within high-growth/international settings.
• Proven ability to coach and develop finance professionals.
• Deep knowledge of FRS 102, statutory reporting, VAT/corporate tax compliance.
• Strong modelling skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group finance team and partner with senior leadership.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, and governance across entities.
• Deliver monthly management accounts and variance analysis for executives.
• Drive budgeting, rolling forecasts and cash flow management.
• Coordinate external audits, tax submissions, and transfer pricing where applicable.
• Maintain robust internal controls aligned with FRS 102 standards.
• Collaborate with People and Operations on international benefits and rewards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Management accounting

Financial controls

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

ERP platforms

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Financial Controller

At Healix, our mission starts with putting people first. We are seeking a commercial, strategic, and meticulous Financial Controller to champion the financial health, governance, and sustained growth of our international business. Leading an accomplished finance team, you will act as a key business partner to senior leadership, transforming complex financial data into actionable insights that guide executive decisions. We are looking to recruit for this role either in Esher, UK, or Cape Town, SA.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent international qualification).
• Substantial leadership experience across management accounting and financial control within a high-growth or international environment.
• Proven track record of empowering, coaching, and developing high-performing finance professionals.
• Deep expertise in FRS 102, statutory reporting, and corporate tax/VAT compliance.
• Strong technical aptitude with advanced financial modelling skills and modern ERP/accounting platforms.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence across all levels.

Desirable

• Experience navigating multi-entity group structures and cross-border currency exposure.
• Knowledge of global reward schemes, international tax compliance, and overseas operations.

Why join Healix?

We believe our people are our greatest strength. Guided by our core values—Put People First, Think Independently, and Earn Trust—we foster an inclusive environment where fresh perspectives thrive. You will gain wide exposure across our global operations, influence strategic business decisions, and enjoy continuous professional development.

About The Role

As Financial Controller, you will direct end-to-end financial operations, enhance governance frameworks, and spearhead financial planning across our global entities.

• Inspire and develop the group finance team, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous professional growth.
• Oversee group cash flow management, working capital, and multi-currency liquidity to maximise operational efficiency.
• Deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and strategic commentaries for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Drive the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting cycles in close collaboration with departmental leaders.
• Lead external audit cycles, statutory filings, and international tax compliance including VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and P11D submissions.
• Champion best-in-class internal controls, streamlining financial processes and ensuring alignment with FRS 102 standards.
• Partner with People and Operations teams on international benefits, pensions, and reward structures.

Required Criteria

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience in a Financial Controller, Financial Control or senior Management Accounts role.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including in-depth knowledge of FRS 102, statutory accounts preparation, VAT compliance, audits and financial controls.
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead, develop and motivate a finance team while effectively partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Desired Criteria

• Experience working within a multi-entity and/or international group environment, including foreign currency transactions and overseas reporting requirements.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes in a growing or complex organisation.

About The Company

We offer UK employee healthcare benefits, and travel, medical and security assistance in every corner of the globe. Our purpose is to help people in difficult situations – whether that’s a cancer diagnosis, a need for medical assistance when they’re far from home, or being caught up in conflict or natural disaster. We talk to them, support them, and make sure they get the help they need. If necessary, we’ll pull them out and bring them home.

We’re co-ordinators and problem-solvers: experts at navigating the global health and security landscape. Our teams of doctors, nurses, travel and medical co-ordinators and security experts make sure that your people will be looked after, whatever happens supported by technology designed help individuals, not slot them into a predetermined solution.

We work with governments, broadcasters, NGOs, international corporations, major insurers and more. No two clients are the same: we adapt our services to their needs.

More importantly, we adapt to the practical and human needs of the individuals we protect. Most of us are on the front line; we keep our back office lean. We don’t use scripts, and we don’t time calls. We never lose sight of the fact that we’re dealing with real people.

Company Culture

Instead, we focus on ensuring our highly trained specialists have the space and time they need to be effective. We let them use their initiative to get the job done, because the situations they face often throw up unexpected challenges – and no protocol survives contact with the real world.

Our clients have thousands of employees and customers, at home and abroad, so they need a business big enough to handle any situation. But they chose Healix because they also need an organisation that’s personal enough to care.

Our people are driven to do things in the best way, not the way they have always been done. We work hard, and our efforts are rewarded with great development opportunities and a supportive team spirit.

We want to nurture this friendly and dynamic company culture so that we can continue to attract diverse talent with a breadth of knowledge and world-class skills. As a part of Healix, you can expect a range of excellent benefits and an environment where people really do care.

Company Benefits

Commitment to career development

We are committed to helping our people build and develop successful careers. Our employees are given direct responsibility and opportunity to develop and grow whilst working on challenging and worthwhile projects in a rewarding and supportive environment.

We invest in the continuous development of our team, offering on-going training and professional enhancement opportunities for those wishing to diversify or take additional responsibilities.

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Opportunity to travel, Casual dress, Cycle to work, Free work laptop, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Progression opportunities

Salary

Not disclosed