Job summaryPML are looking for a Finance Director to start December 2026/January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a permanent and full-time basis.This role will be based on site and will be required to visit other PML sites.Main duties of the jobThe overall financial stewardship, governance, and performance of the business, ensuring robust financial planning, reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance in both Finance and Information Governance (IG).A key member of the executive team, providing strategic financial and IG leadership to support commercial development, sustainable growth, profitability, and effective cash flow management. And ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial and IG insights and analysis, enabling leaders across the organisation to make informed, evidence-based decisions.About usPML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa 16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary Depending on experience Competitive ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberE0176-26-0078Job locationsPrincipal Medical Ltd3 Barberry PlaceBicesterOxfordshireOX26 3HAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesRole AccountabilitiesStrategic Financial and IG LeadershipMember of the Executive Team on the BoardDevelop and deliver the financial strategy, ensuring it supports the organisations overall business objectives, growth plans and long-term sustainability.People management of the finance and IG teams supporting their development and ensuring strong performance in all areas of the departmentsFinancial and IG Performance & ReportingOverall responsibility for the finance and IG function operations, including production of timely management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis to support decision making.Cash Flow, Funding & Financial and IG ControlSafeguard the organisations financial and IG health through effective cash flow management, effective cross organisational IG training, working capital optimisation, robust financial and IG controls and appropriate funding arrangements.Risk Management, Governance & ComplianceMaintain effective financial governance, regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks ensuring adherence to statutory, tax and audit requirements.Lead on company secretarial responsibilities including company insurances and advice on related legal matters.Commercial Leadership & Business PlanningProduce creative financial models to facilitate commercial development and business improvement.Working with the Director of People and Culture, provide financial and IG analysis to inform HR policy in relation to vacancies, remuneration, data protection, salary banding and progression, and other performance related reward systems. Job description Job responsibilitiesRole AccountabilitiesStrategic Financial and IG LeadershipMember of the Executive Team on the BoardDevelop and deliver the financial strategy, ensuring it supports the organisations overall business objectives, growth plans and long-term sustainability.People management of the finance and IG teams supporting their development and ensuring strong performance in all areas of the departmentsFinancial and IG Performance & ReportingOverall responsibility for the finance and IG function operations, including production of timely management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis to support decision making.Cash Flow, Funding & Financial and IG ControlSafeguard the organisations financial and IG health through effective cash flow management, effective cross organisational IG training, working capital optimisation, robust financial and IG controls and appropriate funding arrangements.Risk Management, Governance & ComplianceMaintain effective financial governance, regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks ensuring adherence to statutory, tax and audit requirements.Lead on company secretarial responsibilities including company insurances and advice on related legal matters.Commercial Leadership & Business PlanningProduce creative financial models to facilitate commercial development and business improvement.Working with the Director of People and Culture, provide financial and IG analysis to inform HR policy in relation to vacancies, remuneration, data protection, salary banding and progression, and other performance related reward systems.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialACA or equivalent recognised professional accountancy qualification - EssentialDesirableDegree level or equivalent - Desirable Behaviours & Attributes EssentialCollaborative - EssentialDecision maker - EssentialChallenges constructively as appropriate and with evidence - EssentialIntegrity and professionalism - EssentialSeeks continuous improvement (personal and for the team) - Essential Experience EssentialProven track record of strategic financial leadership - EssentialProven track record for financial planning, reporting, governance and risk management- EssentialCommercial Decision making - EssentialSenior leadership experience Board or SLT level - EssentialDesirableProven track record of Corporate governance and risk - DesirableProven track record of working within a complex organisation - DesirableExperience working withing Healthcare sector - Desirable Skills & Knowledge EssentialStrategic thinking - EssentialAnalytical - EssentialCommercial acumen - EssentialCash management - EssentialRegulation and compliance in finance and IG - EssentialFinancial transformation and process improvement - Essential Person Specification Qualifications EssentialACA or equivalent recognised professional accountancy qualification - EssentialDesirableDegree level or equivalent - Desirable Behaviours & Attributes EssentialCollaborative - EssentialDecision maker - EssentialChallenges constructively as appropriate and with evidence - EssentialIntegrity and professionalism - EssentialSeeks continuous improvement (personal and for the team) - Essential Experience EssentialProven track record of strategic financial leadership - EssentialProven track record for financial planning, reporting, governance and risk management- EssentialCommercial Decision making - EssentialSenior leadership experience Board or SLT level - EssentialDesirableProven track record of Corporate governance and risk - DesirableProven track record of working within a complex organisation - DesirableExperience working withing Healthcare sector - Desirable Skills & Knowledge EssentialStrategic thinking - EssentialAnalytical - EssentialCommercial acumen - EssentialCash management - EssentialRegulation and compliance in finance and IG - EssentialFinancial transformation and process improvement - EssentialDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer namePrincipal Medical LimitedAddressPrincipal Medical Ltd3 Barberry PlaceBicesterOxfordshireOX26 3HAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePrincipal Medical LimitedAddressPrincipal Medical Ltd3 Barberry PlaceBicesterOxfordshireOX26 3HAUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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