Overview

Our client is a PE-backed, multi-site healthcare business planning a national roll-out of new sites. As CFO you will shape and safeguard the financial health of this mission-driven organisation, serving as the financial architect overseeing strategic planning, performance management, and clinic expansion to support outstanding patient care.

Base pay range

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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 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; identify areas for efficiency and growth.
  • Propose operational improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
  • 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 management information 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.
  • Evaluate financing options for planned clinic expansions or technological investments.
  • Implement enterprise risk management mechanisms addressing financial, regulatory, and operational risks.
  • 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.
  • Engage with clinic teams to ensure finance supports operational and financial performance within patient satisfaction and clinical quality objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven CFO-level experience.
• Experience of value creation within a high-growth Private Equity environment, ideally with 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.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Medical Practices and Retail

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