Head of Finance

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