Head of Commercial Finance Manager

Kenneth Brian Associates is proud to partner with a leading private medical company, based in Guildford, in their search for a Head of commercial finance to spearhead their financial strategy.

The Head of Finance for the contracts portfolio is a senior finance leadership role, responsible for overseeing the financial health, planning, and performance of their portfolio. This role supports the delivery of strategic objectives, ensuring financial sustainability, efficiency, and compliance across all services within the contract. The Head of Finance will drive financial performance, advise on cost optimisation, and support the Group Finance Director with strategic financial insights and reporting to achieve the group’s objectives.

As Head of Finance, you'll wield considerable influence, steering the finance function both operationally and strategically. Your leadership will extend to nurturing and expanding the finance team, driving M&A initiatives, and fostering key relationships with venture capitalists.

Key Duties:

· Leading financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities for the group's portfolio.
· Developing and implementing robust financial processes and controls.
· Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, contractual obligations, and the group's policies.
o Develop, implement, and manage the budget and forecast cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with service objectives.
o Monitor financial performance, conducting variance analysis, and delivering insightful financial reporting to stakeholders.
o Identify and recommend actions to address any performance risks or variances.
o Ensure the financial strategy aligns with service delivery goals and contractual expectations.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA would be advantageous
• Working within the Healthcare sector would be desirable
• Experience of NHS contracts is also advantageous
• Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functions
• Strong technical accounting skills are highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous experience of managing and developing staff
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent Excel skills