Finance Director

Responsibilities

• Work with the Hospital Director and Senior Management Team to develop the hospital's business strategy.
• Provide leadership in translating and implementing the hospital strategy into operational practice, delivering on business objectives and annual operating plans for P&L and working capital.
• Deliver insightful analysis to support decision making and improve performance; support and develop the financial, operational and commercial decision making of staff and teams.
• Add value by helping managers push boundaries and promote risk taking to develop and deliver a differentiated service to consultants and patients.
• Support business development by maximizing resource allocation, enabling the hospital to expand its reach into existing and new markets.
• Deliver decision support, financial and operational reporting to ensure efficient and effective operation in compliance with corporate standards.
• Promote a commercial culture of continuous improvement with colleagues, delivering the highest quality processes and services to consultants and patients while meeting the hospital's strategic plans.
• Ensure the processes and structures of the hospital support robust data collection and the delivery of accurate and meaningful monthly performance management information.
• Ensure the efficient and profitable delivery of patient services and NHS contracting.

Qualifications

• Have experience of best in class implementation and BAU delivery of performance management systems and solutions.
• A commercially astute qualified accountant with significant experience in a financial role within the healthcare sector.
• Proficient in PC applications, ideally fully conversant with SAP and Microsoft Office, and able to adopt and contribute to new systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; an effective communicator (both written and oral) who inspires confidence, influences others and builds appropriate working relationships.
• Role model high standards of personal integrity, initiative and proactive pursuit of personal development.

Experience

• Think strategically, identifying and quickly addressing critical issues and opportunities.
• Drive performance by holding self and others accountable for achieving performance expectations, creating an environment that enables others to perform at their best.
• Focus on delivery - identifying, planning and delivering agreed objectives.
• Have a passion for customers, understanding current and future needs and responding appropriately.
• Lead change through people, securing high performance via effective collaborative working and empowerment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discounts and cashback for over 1,000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.

Values

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Delivering on our promises.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

Person Specification

• Commercially astute qualified accountant with significant healthcare financial experience.
• Strong strategic thinker and performance manager.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, initiative and continuous improvement mindset.
• Technologically proficient (SAP, Microsoft Office).