Head of Finance - Healthcare

Harper May is currently working with a well known healthcare firm, who is looking to hire a Head of Finance to lead their UK team based in London.

The Head of Finance will play a vital role in providing financial strategy and delivering growth across all areas of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified with a strong technical ability and will be ACA qualified with some industry experience.



Key Responsibilities:



* To prepare a corporate strategy and annual business plan to ensure that the company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible


* Liaise with Investors and be central to fundraising plans


* Manage the finance team efficiently and aid in development


* Work with the CEO on the strategic vision including forecasting and cultivating stakeholder relationships


* Participating and developing new business opportunities for the group


* Ensuring that adequate controls are installed and maintained


* Provide the board with an operating budget and working closely to ensure pragmatic success


* Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal activities for the organisation including revenue/expense and balance sheet reports


* Monitor banking activities of the organisation


* Oversee the production of monthly reports as well as financial statements and cash flow projections


* Review and monitoring of Group tax position, calculations and filings

Desired Skills and Experience:



* Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA would be advantageous


* Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functions


* Strong technical accounting skills are highly desirable


* Excellent inter-personal 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