Role CFO
Location: London/ South East
Salary: £160k - £180k
Reference: RDCLI
Our client is a PE backed, multi-site healthcare business with impressive growth plans via a national roll out of new sites. As CFO you will be instrumental in shaping and safeguarding the financial health of this mission-driven business. You will be the financial architect overseeing everything from strategic planning to performance management, and your leadership will underpin the clinic expansion and continued delivery of outstanding patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Guide development and execution of multi-year financial strategies aligned with clinical, operational, and expansion goals.
- Lead long-range financial forecasting, capital allocation, and scenario planning.
- Contribute as a strategic partner in board and executive-level decision-making, with clear visibility over risks and opportunities.
Financial Operations & Performance
- Oversee budgeting, variance reporting, cash flow, working capital, and financial controls to support robust operations.
- Monitor and report on financial performance across clinic sites and centralised functions, identifying areas for efficiency and growth.
- Propose operational improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure statutory accounts are prepared accurately and timely, in line with UK GAAP/IFRS and regulatory obligations.
- Manage external audits and delivery of financials to shareholders, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare regulatory standards as they pertain to financial operations.
- Develop improved MI to support clinic operations and board reporting.
Commercial & Pricing Strategy
- Analyse product and service profitability recommending pricing or margin improvements.
- Identify new service or partnership opportunities to enhance revenue streams and value.
Capital & Risk Management
- Evaluate financing options for planned clinic expansions or technological investments
- Implement enterprise risk management mechanisms, addressing financial, regulatory, and operational risks.
Team Leadership & Culture
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and excellence.
- Enhance financial literacy and collaboration across clinical and operations teams.
Key Relationships
- Form strong working relationships with SLT colleagues and board directors including the Chair and investors.
- Spend time with clinic teams to understand how the finance function can support and influence the drive towards optimised clinic operational and financial performance within the context of patient satisfaction and clinical quality.
Candidate Profile
Expertise & Experience
- Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven CFO-level experience.
- Experience of value creation within a high growth Private Equity business environment, ideally including organic growth and multi-site operations.
- Strong track record in financial planning, analysis, and strategic leadership.
- Experience handling audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements in healthcare settings is highly desirable.
- Capability in commercial modelling, pricing strategy, and managing financial risk.
