Head of Finance

As Head of Finance, you’ll turn financial data into clear insight, developing dashboards and analysis that support investment discussions and wider business decisions. You’ll bring structure to the finance function while becoming a trusted voice to senior leadership.

This is a strong next step for an ambitious Finance Manager who has their sights set higher. You’ll broaden your commercial influence, gain greater exposure to leadership decisions, and build the experience needed to move towards a future Finance Director or CFO position.


Who’s it for and what’s in it for you?
Bringing an expert clinical team together with next-generation imaging technology, this is exactly what our client are bringing to the market. And not only this, their key goal is to make access to this level of healthcare as quick and easy as possible. They understand the stress that can come from waiting for a screening, so they want the UK to have early access to excellent facilities.

Currently a small team, this is a business with the mindset and the desire to expand much further than they currently lie; this is your opportunity to join a company with the potential for a meteoric rise. And with that comes the opportunity for quick progression, as well as that feel good factor that comes from bringing excellent diagnostic technology to communities across the country.


What will your day to day look like?
You’ll lead the financial strategy and commercial performance of a growing healthcare business, working closely with the CEO and Board to support national expansion. This board-level role combines strategic planning with oversight of financial operations, funding and investment decisions.

You will also be:

• Developing a long-term financial strategy that supports growth, improves profitability and builds business value.
• Overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, audit, compliance and governance.
• Managing cash flow, working capital, banking relationships and debt facilities.
• Evaluating funding options for equipment and site expansion, ensuring effective use of capital.
• Building financial models for new services, tenders and NHS and private healthcare contracts.
• Supporting acquisitions through financial due diligence, funding structures and commercial analysis.
• Developing finance systems and reporting dashboards that connect operational performance with financial results.
• Presenting insights to the Board and preparing the business for potential investment or a future exit.

This role will suit you if you…

• Are a qualified accountant holding ACA, ACCA or CIMA accreditation.
• Have at least 10 years’ experience in senior finance leadership.
• Bring experience of a capital-intensive, multi-site business and a proven track record of supporting growth.
• Have worked with banks, lenders or private equity investors.
• Combine strong commercial judgement with financial discipline and sound governance.
• Are confident negotiating, influencing board-level decisions and constructively challenging senior leadership.
• Can translate complex financial data into clear recommendations.
• Thrive in a growing, entrepreneurial business and can balance strategic priorities with operational responsibilities.

Think this could be your next role?
Then we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in applying or would like to see the full job description for this role, please get in touch with Adam on adam.leeder@fmctalent.com


The fine print
Reference number: 22984
Temporary or Permanent: Permanent
FMC contact for this role: Adam Leeder