Finance Director

Spire Little Aston Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Director to join the team on a Full Time Permanent basis.

Duties and responsibilities

• To work with the Hospital Director and Senior Management Team to develop the hospital’s business strategy.
• Alongside the SMT provide the leadership in translating and implementing the hospital strategy into operational practice and to deliver on business objectives and annual operating plans for P&L and working capital.
• To deliver insightful analysis to support decision making and improve performance.
• To support and develop the financial, operational and commercial decision making of staff and teams in the hospital.
• To add value to the business to help managers push boundaries and promote risk taking in the drive to develop and deliver a differentiated service to our consultants and patients.
• To support business development by maximising resource allocation enabling the hospital to expand its reach into existing and new markets.
• To deliver the decision support, financial and operational reporting to ensure that the hospital operates efficiently, effectively and in compliance with corporate standards.
• To work with colleagues in the hospital to promote a commercial culture of continuous improvement in order to deliver the highest quality processes and services to consultants and patients whilst delivering the hospital’s strategic plans.
• To ensure that the processes and structures of the hospital are appropriate for the delivery of robust data collection and delivery of accurate and meaningful monthly performance management information.
• To ensure the efficient and profitable delivery of patient services and NHS contracting.

Who we're looking for

• Think strategically by identifying and quickly addressing critical issues and opportunities.
• Drive performance by holding self and others accountable for the achievement of performance expectations and create an environment that enables others to perform at their best.
• Focus on delivery – identifying, planning and delivering agreed objectives.
• Have experience of best‑in‑class implementation and BAU delivery of performance management systems and solutions.
• Have a passion for customers by seeking to understand current and future customer needs and requirements and responding appropriately.
• Lead change through people and securing high performance by effective collaborative working and empowering others.
• A commercially astute qualified accountant with significant experience gained in a financial role within the healthcare sector, who can clearly work towards the achievement of Spire Healthcare objectives.
• Role models high standards of personal integrity, displays initiative and identifies opportunities for personal development.
• Be PC literate and ideally fully conversant with SAP, Microsoft Office products and able to adopt and contribute to the introduction and development of new systems.
• Have excellent and developed interpersonal skills – an effective communicator (both written and orally) who inspires confidence, can influence others, offers challenge constructively and able to build appropriate working relationships to drive the achievement of business objectives.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.