Head of Finance

Ramsay Health; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Salisbury is seeking a Head of Finance to drive growth and innovation at New Hall Hospital. The role involves overseeing the finance function, providing commercial assessments, and supporting NHS contract negotiations. Candidates must possess a professional accounting qualification and have strong leadership skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, annual leave, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family friendly policies

Private healthcare

Free uniform

Subsidised staff restaurant

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional accounting qualification.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a healthcare environment.
• Strong proficiency in Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire finance function at New Hall Hospital.
• Provide commercial assessments and advice to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support NHS contract negotiations and review budgets.

Skills

Professional recognised accounting qualification and registration (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Creative and innovative leadership

Strong IT skills particularly Excel

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Head of Finance

New Hall Hospital

37.5 hours per week

The role

Ramsay Health Care UK is part of a global hospital operating group that is the 4th largest provider of private healthcare in the UK where we are growing rapidly with 30 hospitals providing diagnostics and treatment for both private and NHS patients. Join us as the Head of Finance and you’ll take responsibility for the entire finance function at New Hall Hospital driving growth and innovation.

Heading up our Finance and Business Office functions you’ll ensure we combine optimising the support of our exceptional facilities and healthcare teams with delivering safe patient pathways and exceptional care. As an active member of the Senior Leadership Team you’ll provide vital commercial assessments and advice to the Hospital Director and the team to shape the future of the hospital. Whether you’re supporting NHS contract negotiations, reviewing monthly management accounts or appraising budgets and requests for capital expenditure; your approach and commitment to our vision of people caring for people will be crucial to the success of New Hall Hospital.

What you’ll bring with you

• Professional recognised accounting qualification and registration (ACA ACCA CIMA)
• A willingness to work positively within a team to achieve team goals and excellence in service delivery
• Creative and innovative leadership in line with corporate responsibility principles and our vision and values
• Ideally a knowledge of the NHS PbR rules reconciliation process and Standard Contract
• Strong IT skills particularly Excel with knowledge of SAP
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive proactive approach to continuous improvement
• An ability to work under pressure and to cope with change

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidaydays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
• Access to our employee discount programme
• Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
• Long service employee recognition and appreciation awards
• Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow develop and specialise in your career

About us

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7600 staff and 200000 patients treated every year we are one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and addition we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated Good by the CQC and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

To apply

Please contact Gemma Taylor on for an informal chat or to ask any questions you may have before you apply. Or you can apply directly via care.

It’s more than what we do it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it’s a belief that’s as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1