Finance Director in Sutton Coldfield

About the role: Responsible for leading the development and execution of the hospital’s financial strategy, translating it into operational practice and delivering on business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Hospital Director and Senior Management Team to develop the hospital's business strategy.
• Lead the translation and implementation of the strategy into operational practice, delivering on business objectives and annual operating plans for P&L and working capital.
• Deliver insightful analysis to support decision‑making and improve performance.
• Support and develop the financial, operational and commercial decision‑making of staff and teams throughout the hospital.
• Add value by encouraging managers to push boundaries, promote risk‑taking and deliver differentiated services to consultants and patients.
• Support business development by maximising resource allocation to enable the hospital to expand into existing and new markets.
• Provide decision support, financial and operational reporting to ensure efficient, effective and compliant hospital operations.
• Promote a commercial culture of continuous improvement to deliver the highest quality processes and services.
• Ensure appropriate processes and structures for robust data collection and delivery of accurate, meaningful monthly performance management information.
• Ensure the efficient and profitable delivery of patient services and NHS contracting.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strategic thinker, quickly addressing critical issues and opportunities.
• Strong performance driver, holding self and others accountable for achievement of expectations.
• Focus on delivery – identifying, planning and delivering agreed objectives.
• Experience with best‑in‑class implementation and BAU delivery of performance management systems and solutions.
• Passion for customers, understanding and responding to their needs.
• Leadership of change through people, securing high performance through collaboration and empowerment.
• Commercially astute qualified accountant with significant experience in a financial role within the healthcare sector.
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, initiative and a commitment to personal development.
• PC literate, fully conversant with SAP and Microsoft Office, with ability to adopt and contribute to new systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – effective written and oral communicator, able to build relationships and influence others.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 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.

About Spire Healthcare: Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, runs a network of private GPs and offers workplace health services to more than 800 corporate clients. The group also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Equal opportunity employer: Spire Healthcare is 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 – their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence set Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline the recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Location: Little Aston Hall Dr, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 3UP.