Head of Finance

Head of Finance - HealthcareHarper May is currently working with a well known healthcare firm, who is looking to hire a Head of Finance to lead their UK team based in London.The Head of Finance will play a vital role in providing financial strategy and delivering growth across all areas of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified with a strong technical ability and will be ACA qualified with some industry experience.Key Responsibilities:* To prepare a corporate strategy and annual business plan to ensure that the company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible* Liaise with Investors and be central to fundraising plans* Manage the finance team efficiently and aid in development* Work with the CEO on the strategic vision including forecasting and cultivating stakeholder relationships* Participating and developing new business opportunities for the group* Ensuring that adequate controls are installed and maintained* Provide the board with an operating budget and working closely to ensure pragmatic success* Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal activities for the organisation including revenue/expense and balance sheet reports* Monitor banking activities of the organisation* Oversee the production of monthly reports as well as financial statements and cash flow projections* Review and monitoring of Group tax position, calculations and filings Desired Skills and Experience:* Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA would be advantageous* Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functions* Strong technical accounting skills are highly desirable* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills* Previous experience of managing and developing staff* Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines* Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment* Excellent Excel skills