Job summary
Join The London Clinic in a role that offers direct involvement in commercial decisions, access to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to see your recommendations put into practice. We're looking for a qualified accountant who combines commercial judgement with curiosity, enjoys building relationships and can turn complex analysis into clear, practical advice.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you'll provide financial insight across pricing, insurer contracts, joint ventures and new services. You'll assess commercial proposals, explain risks and opportunities, and support decisions that strengthen the hospital's financial performance. Your portfolio will also include management reporting, budgeting and forecasting for commercial and operational departments. Working with budget holders, you'll help them understand performance, address variances and plan ahead.
About us
You'll join our Commercial Finance team, working with colleagues across business development, consultant and insurer relationships, international services, marketing and joint ventures. This varied portfolio offers the opportunity to build your knowledge of the hospital, contribute your ideas and develop strong professional relationships across the organisation. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead. Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13-bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues in specialist teams and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Department: Commercial Finance Location: 1 Park Square West, London, NW1 4LJ Working arrangements: Hybrid, with three days per week onsite Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Join The London Clinic in a role that offers direct involvement in commercial decisions, access to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to see your recommendations put into practice. We're looking for a qualified accountant who combines commercial judgement with curiosity, enjoys building relationships and can turn complex analysis into clear, practical advice. A little about the role Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you'll provide financial insight across pricing, insurer contracts, joint ventures and new services. You'll assess commercial proposals, explain risks and opportunities, and support decisions that strengthen the hospital's financial performance. Your portfolio will also include management reporting, budgeting and forecasting for commercial and operational departments. Working with budget holders, you'll help them understand performance, address variances and plan ahead. What you'll be doing
What we are looking for: You'll be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with:
What you'll be part of You'll join our Commercial Finance team, working with colleagues across business development, consultant and insurer relationships, international services, marketing and joint ventures. This varied portfolio offers the opportunity to build your knowledge of the hospital, contribute your ideas and develop strong professional relationships across the organisation. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead. Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13-bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues in specialist teams and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times UK Best Employers Survey 2026. What's in it for you
How to find us Our main hospital is based at: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:
How to apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience would be a good fit. We'd particularly welcome examples of your commercial finance work and how you've supported business decisions. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
Experience
Essential
- Strong Excel modelling skills and a sound understanding of financial processes and the revenue cycle.
- The ability to evaluate commercial options and make well supported recommendations.
- Confidence to work with senior stakeholders, establish credibility and challenge constructively.
- Clear communication skills, particularly when explaining financial information to colleagues outside Finance.
- A collaborative approach, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Healthcare experience and Power BI skills would be an advantage but are not essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 details
Employer name
The London Clinic
Address
1 Park Square West
West End
NW1 4LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Finance Business Partner in West End employer: The London Clinic
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