Finance Director in Ipswich

The Finance Director will lead X-on Health's financial strategy in line with group processes, governance, and performance management, ensuring the business is financially robust, well-controlled, and positioned for sustainable growth in the UK primary care market. This role is both strategic and hands-on, partnering closely with the Group CFO, MD and local leadership team to support commercial decision-making, investment priorities, and long-term planning while maintaining strong financial discipline.

Key Tasks:

• Financial Strategy & Leadership
  • Own and evolve X-on Health's financial strategy, aligned to the company's mission to support GP surgeries and primary care.
  • Act as a trusted strategic partner to the MD, providing clear financial insight on growth initiatives, product investment, pricing, and customer strategy.
  • Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial plans, taking into account NHS funding cycles and procurement dynamics.
• Financial Control & Reporting
  • Full responsibility for monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, and Board reporting.
  • Ensure robust financial controls and compliance to group policies and processes.
  • Oversee tax, VAT, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Commercial & Finance
  • Own SaaS and commercial metrics, including ARR/MRR, MRGP, churn, and customer lifetime value.
  • Support pricing, contract structures, and commercial terms for GP practices, PCNs, and other NHS customers.
  • Provide financial input into tenders, framework opportunities, and larger NHS contracts, balancing growth, margin, and risk.
• Cashflow Reporting
  • Weekly cashflow forecasts to be provided to group.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Oversee financial aspects of operating in a regulated healthcare environment, working alongside operational and compliance leads.
  • Ensure financial readiness for NHS assurance processes, audits, and due diligence.
  • Identify and actively manage financial and commercial risks.
• Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with group to ensure standardised accounting and reporting is achieved.
  • Lead and develop the finance function, scaling systems and processes as X-on Health grows.
  • Work closely with Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Operations to ensure financial alignment and decision-making.
  • Communicate financial performance clearly and credibly to the Board and senior stakeholders.

What will you need to be successful?

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Senior finance leadership experience in SaaS, software, or technology-enabled services.
• Strong understanding of subscription revenue models and commercial finance.
• Experience operating in regulated, public-sector, or NHS-adjacent environments.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and detail-oriented, hands-on levels.
• Commercial, pragmatic, and outcome-focused.
• Confident influencing at MD and Board level.
• Analytical, detail-driven, and intellectually curious.
• Values-aligned with improving primary care and patient communication.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday.
• Birthday Day Off.
• Buy Holiday Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Winter Flu Jabs.
• Free On-Site Parking.
• Learning and development budget with Professional Qualification Support.
• Social benefits (paid social events).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discount on Health Insurance.
• Annual Salary Review.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Monthly pizza in the office (Hybrid employees) / coffee voucher (Remote employees).
• SCG Mobile Benefit.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Pension Scheme.

SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.