Finance Director

HedgerWay are currently working with a growing privately owned Healthcare company to support them in the process of hiring a Finance Director to support the CEO. As Finance Director you will be a key part of senior management team and will have overall responsibility for the company finances as well as providing commercial insight to help grow the business.

The key elements of the role will be:

• Work closely with the other directors within the senior management team 
• Formulated strategies and plans for growth and present to the board
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business
• Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Act as DPO advising and updating the wider business on all relevant GDPR processes
• Lead, develop and direct finance team to ensure they are appropriately motivated and developed
• Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and reforecast periodically.
• Oversee the preparation of the company’s financial accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time.
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company.
• Provide timely financial advice and guidance to the company’s managers and staff to enable them to achieve their objectives.
• Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively
• Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the company meets its financial and legal obligations such as audit and tax.
• Presentation of weekly, monthly, and annual reporting to the senior management team.
• Oversee and assess any capital projects.
• Oversight of IT function
• Overall cash management and forecasting

This is an exciting time for the business as they will potentially be looking to raise external investment in the near future to help grow the business. To be considered you must meet the following criteria:
Fully qualified accountant (CCAB qualification)
Have previous experience within the Private Healthcare sector
Be a strong finance leader and be able to manage a motivate a team
Technically sound and commercially savvy 
Strong communicator and business partner