Chief Financial Officer

Phoenix Hospital Group is a dynamic, fast-growing independent hospital group which currently operates a network of hospitals and clinics across Southern England. It has ambitious plans to grow and is now keen to appoint an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to play an integral part in the next stage of its development.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board, the successful candidate will provide financial leadership and controls across the group including taking responsibility for all financial reporting, budget setting and management as well as participating at a senior level in the development and strategy of the group. The successful candidate will be an excellent leader who is able to inspire and demonstrate outstanding technical abilities. The job holder will be part of the leadership team building the group for the future.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

Building the Group and Delivering Future Value

• Partnering with the CEO, Executive Board, and Investors to monitor and manage the Business Plan, and drive the growth and performance of the business.

• Keeping a constant and disciplined grip on key financial levers, ensuring they are being fully optimized, and implementing a robust KPI framework to effectively measure key milestones in the Business Plan, with a focus on EBITDA and cash.

• Working with the CEO and Executive Board to ensure appropriate and challenging targets are set and the business has robust supporting financial models to deliver them.

• Consistently provide constructive challenge and support to the CEO and the Board, proactively identifying and potentially taking responsibility for the implementation of operational improvement initiatives.

• Working with the acquisitions team, provide support and financial input, stewardship of any bolt-on acquisitions.

Managing the Financial Performance

• Provide financial oversight and leadership across all Phoenix activities.

• Deliver the highest financial standards and best practice at all times.

Leading the Finance Team and Functions

• Be an ambassador and guardian on financial matters including liaison with key stakeholders including auditors, funders, suppliers, and shareholders.

• Oversee all functions such as billings, debt management, accounts payable, and treasury initiating best practices and strong financial disciplines.

• Develop and lead a diverse finance team including mentoring and performance reviews.

• A proven, standalone CFO with a demonstrable track record of contributing to growing a business, both in terms of revenue, profit, and geographic footprint.

• Experience of working with strategic investors, where they have demonstrated a strong focus on value creation and cash management, as well as the credibility to manage relationships with key external stakeholders.

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role within healthcare or other highly regulated service business.

• Excellent leader and able to inspire and mentor a team across all areas of finance.

• Excellent communication skills with credibility and integrity.