The Head of Commercial Finance role at Libertatem Healthcare Group is a strategic and results-oriented position within the Complex Care sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting to drive the growth and profitability of the organization's complex home care business across the UK. They will play a key role in implementing pricing strategies, conducting data analysis, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
As the Head of Commercial Finance, you will be responsible for developing and implementing financial strategies to support the growth and sustainability of the Complex Care sector. You will conduct in-depth financial analyses, including pricing strategies, cost-benefit analyses, and funding models, to guide business decisions. You will also lead the budgeting process, manage tenders and bids, identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings, and serve as a financial partner to senior management and operational teams.
About us
Libertatem Healthcare Group is a leading provider of complex home care services in the UK. The organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized care to individuals with complex needs, with a focus on improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for their clients.
Job responsibilities
Head of Commercial Finance - Wokingham
Fixed Term Contract 3 - 6 months
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Head of Commercial Finance to join our team within the Complex Care sector. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting while driving the growth and profitability of our complex home care business across the UK. You will play a key role in implementing pricing strategies, conducting data analysis, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including NHS commissioners, private case managers, and other private organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth and sustainability in the Complex Care sector.
* Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conduct in-depth financial analyses, including pricing strategies, cost-benefit analyses, and funding models, to guide business decisions.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process, collaborating with operational and account management teams to create accurate financial forecasts and monitor performance.
* Tenders & Bids Management: Manage the financial evaluation of tenders and bids, ensuring competitive pricing and alignment with organizational capabilities.
* Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings, offering insights to improve financial outcomes.
* Query Resolution: Address and resolve financial and invoicing queries, ensuring clarity for both internal and external stakeholders.
* Negotiations: Lead pricing negotiations, including annual charge increases, while maintaining competitiveness and compliance.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a financial partner to senior management and operational teams, presenting financial insights and recommendations.
* Risk Management: Assess and manage financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
Requirements:
* Education: Qualified accountant or related field, with an MBA or professional certification preferred.
* Experience: Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within healthcare or social care, with a deep understanding of care delivery complexities.
* Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
* Leadership: Demonstrated leadership with experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving performance improvements.
Desired Attributes:
* A passion for improving care delivery through effective financial management.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified accountant or have a related field, with an MBA or professional certification preferred. They should have proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the healthcare or social care industry, with a deep understanding of care delivery complexities. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and demonstrated leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams are also required.
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.
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