Part-Time Head of Finance

Signet Recruitment & Retention; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing healthcare provider in Buckinghamshire seeks a dynamic Head of Finance to join their senior leadership team on a part-time basis. This pivotal role offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to shape financial strategy in an impactful sector. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with senior finance experience, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills. The role invites those passionate about driving financial excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative and values-driven culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within healthcare or a regulated sector.
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively in a small leadership team.
• Experience with charity or social enterprise finance is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy, planning, and reporting across the organisation.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide financial insight and guidance to the Board and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and sector-specific regulations.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Buckinghamshire
Hours: Part-time
Sector: Healthcare
Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a well-established and growing healthcare business based in Buckinghamshire, is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to join their senior leadership team on a part-time basis. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a mission-led environment and is passionate about driving financial excellence in a sector that truly makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy, planning, and reporting across the organisation
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Provide financial insight and guidance to the Board and senior management
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and sector-specific regulations
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and financial partners
• Support funding applications and grant reporting where applicable
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within healthcare or a regulated sector
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively in a small leadership team
• Experience with charity or social enterprise finance (desirable but not essential)

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing healthcare provider
• Collaborative and values-driven culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

To apply or learn more, please apply or submit your CV to [e-mail].