Interim CFO

Morgan McKinley (London); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Interim CFO for a HealthTech provider in London. This role involves leading financial operations during rapid scaling while collaborating with key clinical leaders. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with a proven track record in interim CFO roles, particularly in fast-paced healthcare environments. This position offers competitive pay between £1,000-£1,200 per day and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven interim CFO experience in Healthcare or HealthTech.
• Track record of leading finance in PE-backed or high-growth environments.
• Hands-on and operational with strong financial control.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including reporting and budgeting.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance.
• Drive commercial decision-making around NHS contracts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

NHS funding models

Stakeholder management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Morgan McKinley are seeking an immediately available Interim CFO for a PE-backed HealthTech provider in London to lead all financial operations during a period of rapid scaling and rising NHS demand, partnering closely with the CEO, COO and Clinical Directors to stabilise finance, strengthen reporting and prepare the organisation for future growth or potential funding events.

This role is paying £1,000-£1,200 per day outside IR35 with hybrid working available

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, including reporting, board packs, cashflow, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance (FRS102 / IFRS).
• Drive commercial decision-making around NHS contracts, pricing and service-line profitability.
• Oversee system and process improvements across billing, revenue recognition and financial reporting.
• Provide strategic leadership during scaling, supporting long-range planning and scenario modelling.
• Prepare the business for potential fundraising, investment or refinancing activities.
• Build financial visibility across digital consultations, activity volumes and consultant utilisation.
• Work closely with clinical and operational leaders to support efficient service delivery.

Key Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Proven interim CFO experience in Healthcare or HealthTech.
• Track record of leading finance in PE-backed, VC-backed or high-growth environments.
• Strong financial control, forecasting, commercial finance and cash management capability.
• Experience with NHS funding models, revenue flows or regulated healthcare environments.
• Hands-on, operational and able to quickly bring structure to a scaling organisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management, able to partner with clinical and non-clinical leaders.
• Strong transformation, system improvement and process optimisation background.