Jobs in Pietermaritzburg, United Kingdom

Job Description
Job Title:

Part-Time Financial Controller

Location:

South Africa (Remote)

Working Hours:

3 days per week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UK time)

About Our Client:

Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing healthcare organisation that partners with NHS Trusts to deliver high-quality diagnostic and clinical services across the UK. Operating at the forefront of NHS insourcing, their mission is to reduce patient wait times and expand access to care through expert-led, end-to-end service solutions. As they continue to scale rapidly, they are seeking an exceptional Financial Controller to play a strategic role in supporting this growth journey.

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Part-Time Financial Controller to join their visionary leadership team. This role is ideal for an ultra-capable, highly strategic finance professional with a proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting-particularly in a healthcare or NHS-facing environment. You'll work closely with the CEO and COO, driving financial performance, shaping business strategy, and bringing clarity and control to a fast-paced and purpose-driven organisation.

Lead Financial Management and Reporting

• Own all budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and monthly management accounts.
• Deliver high-quality, board-level financial reports and KPIs.
• Ensure clear visibility into financial performance and trends.

• Support tender pricing, contract negotiations, and NHS commercial models.
• Advise senior leadership on long-term planning and scenario modelling.
• Deliver insightful analysis to drive profitability and growth.

• Oversee compliance with all statutory, VAT, payroll, and NHS financial frameworks.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and financial systems.
• Champion efficiency through automation and process improvement.

• Manage invoicing, payroll, reconciliations, and day-to-day finance ops.
• Supervise junior staff or external providers as required.
• Continuously improve finance workflows and operational output.

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant.
• 5+ years in a senior finance role, ideally within a growing SME or healthcare setting.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting.
• Experience working with NHS clients or deep understanding of NHS procurement and finance.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with tools such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.

• Background in NHS insourcing, diagnostics, or clinical service delivery.
• Prior experience in a part-time Finance Director or Financial Controller role.
• Experience preparing financial models for NHS tenders or public sector bids.
• Track record in finance system transformation or process automation.

• Flexible part-time working (3 days/week)
• Competitive Salary
• Strategic role in a mission-driven, high-growth healthcare business
• Opportunity to make a real-world impact in improving patient access to care