Finance Director FTC

Finance Director | Private Hospital | 6 month Fixed term contract | Comprehensive salary and package | Southampton, Hampshire

Spire Southampton hospital is looking to recruit a Finance Director to join its senior management team. You will be responsible for providing financial leadership and support to enable robust and well informed business decision making within appropriate controls. The successful applicant will be the finance lead for the site, working very closely with the Hospital Director and other members of the senior management team. We are looking for a commercially focused, qualified accountant with proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the healthcare or hospital sector, preferably within the private healthcare environment

“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”

We have achieved our market leading position because of our purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business.

Key responsibilities:

• To work with the Hospital Director and Senior Management Team to develop the hospital’s business strategy
• Alongside the SMT provide the leadership in translating and implementing the hospital strategy into operational practice and to deliver on business objectives and annual operating plans for P&L and working capital
• To deliver insightful analysis to support decision making and improve performance. To support and develop the financial, operational and commercial decision making of staff and teams in the hospital
• To add value to the business to help managers push boundaries and promote risk taking in the drive to develop and deliver a differentiated service to our consultants and patients
• To support business development by maximising resource allocation enabling the hospital to expand its reach into existing and new markets
• To deliver the decision support, financial and operational reporting to ensure that the hospital operates efficiently, effectively and in compliance with corporate standards
• To work with colleagues in the hospital to promote a commercial culture of continuous improvement in order to deliver the highest quality processes and services to consultants and patients whilst delivering the hospital’s strategic plans
• To ensure that the processes and structures of the hospital are appropriate for the delivery of robust data collection and delivery of accurate and meaningful monthly performance management information
• To ensure the efficient and profitable delivery of patient services and NHS contracting

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a commercially and operationally focused finance role.
• Experience delivering accurate financial reporting, management accounts and performance analysis to support business decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of developing, motivating and managing high-performing teams.
• Experience implementing and managing performance management systems and driving continuous improvement.
• The ability to think strategically, identifying opportunities, mitigating risks and addressing critical business issues.
• A strong focus on delivering objectives, driving performance and holding themselves and others accountable for results.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to align financial priorities to wider organisational objectives.
• Experience leading change, influencing stakeholders and fostering collaborative working relationships across multiple departments.
• A customer-focused mindset, with the ability to understand and respond to current and future business needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively, influence decision-making and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• High levels of integrity, initiative and professionalism, alongside a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, with experience of SAP or similar ERP systems desirable.

This role would suit a finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen, leadership capability and a genuine passion for improving organisational performance and delivering excellent outcomes.

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

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

We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.