Head of Finance

Michael Page; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation based in Swansea seeks a Head of Finance to lead its accounting and finance department. This role involves developing financial strategies, overseeing budgeting and financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will have a recognised accounting qualification and significant experience in financial leadership. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for growth within the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial leadership within the healthcare or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and finance department, ensuring efficient operations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support organisational goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and financial institutions.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial software and reporting tools

Job description

The Head of Finance role in the healthcare industry requires strategic financial leadership and effective management of the accounting and finance department. The successful candidate will oversee financial planning, control, and reporting to ensure the organisation's long-term financial health.

Client Details

This permanent role is with a well-established organisation within the healthcare sector. The company is a medium-sized enterprise, dedicated to providing quality services and maintaining a strong financial foundation.

Description

• Lead the accounting and finance department, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with regulations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support organisational goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and processes.
• Support decision-making through financial insights and risk management.

Profile

A successful Head of Finance should have:

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Proven expertise in financial leadership within the healthcare or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
• Experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, with three days on-site.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development in the healthcare industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced financial professional to lead and make an impact in the healthcare sector. If you are ready for this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.