Financial Director in London

We're looking for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Director to join our Executive Leadership Team and help drive the next phase of international growth, operational excellence and business performance.

Overview

The Finance Director is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for leading the financial strategy, governance and commercial performance of a leading healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions group with operations in the UK, outsourced support functions in India and an expanding recruitment presence in Australia.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will provide both strategic and hands-on financial leadership to support profitable growth, operational excellence and international expansion.

The role encompasses financial control, corporate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, compliance, risk management and business performance, while providing commercial insight and challenge to support decision-making across the business.

Working closely with the Board and senior leadership team, the Finance Director will help shape the future direction of the Group, ensuring strong financial performance, effective governance and robust oversight of international operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a significant role in a growing local and international business, driving sustainable growth, profitability and long-term value creation.

• Key Success Measures
• Delivery of profitable revenue growth, EBITDA improvement and enhanced margins
• Effective cash flow management, working capital performance and reduction in debtor days
• Accurate forecasting, budgeting and high-quality Board reporting
• Robust financial controls, compliance and successful audit outcomes
• Successful financial oversight and integration of UK, Australian and outsourced international operations
• Continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and operational efficiency
• Delivery of strategic growth initiatives, including international expansion, business transformation and M&A activity where applicable
• Meaningful contribution to the long-term growth, sustainability and value of the Group

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy, planning and performance of the Group, supporting sustainable growth and profitability.
• Partner with the MD, Board and Leadership Team on strategic decision-making, business planning and risk management.
• Provide commercial insight, financial modelling and analysis to support growth initiatives, international expansion and potential acquisitions.
• Maintain overall responsibility for financial management and control, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and business performance.
• Optimise working capital, debtor management, funding and liquidity across the Group.
• Deliver meaningful, timely and accurate management information, KPIs and Board reporting on financial performance, risk and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, audit and regulatory requirements across the Group.
• Develop and maintain robust financial systems, controls, policies and governance frameworks.
• Manage treasury activities, banking relationships and external funding arrangements.
• Lead relationships with external auditors, tax advisers, banks and other professional advisers.
• Lead, develop and manage the finance function, whilst partnering with operational leaders to drive accountability, commercial awareness, performance, profitability and continuous improvement across the business.
• Oversee the financial governance and performance of the Australian business and outsourced operations in India.
• Ensure effective risk management, internal controls and business continuity arrangements are maintained across the Group.
• Lead finance-related transformation initiatives, including process improvement, systems development and operational efficiency programmes.
• Contribute to the wider leadership, culture, capability development and long-term success of the Group.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, CFO, Head of Finance or equivalent senior finance leader within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organisation, ideally in healthcare recruitment, staffing or professional services
• Previous Board-level experience with a strong understanding of corporate governance
• Strong commercial finance and business partnering capability, with the ability to influence business strategy and operational decision-making
• Significant experience of budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, financial reporting, cash flow management and business performance analysis
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll, tax, employment-related financial regulations, statutory reporting and external audit requirements
• Proven track record of improving financial controls, systems, processes and reporting within a growing organisation
• Experience managing multi-site and international operations, including overseas subsidiaries and outsourced service providers
• Able to operate both strategically and hands‑on, delivering practical solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working closely with senior operational leaders, providing constructive challenge, insight and support
• Within healthcare recruitment, staffing or workforce solutions
• Overseeing overseas operations, particularly in Australia
• Managing outsourced or offshore service centres
• Supporting acquisitions, integrations, international expansion and business transformation projects
• Knowledge of recruitment sector systems, contractor payroll models and healthcare workforce supply chains
• Strategic and commercial mindset
• Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making ability
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at Board/Executive level
• Ability to balance governance, risk management and commercial growth
• Results-oriented, highly organised and commercially driven
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
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