Financial Controller
The Healix group is a leading provider of global medical assistance and healthcare solutions. We have a large and varied client base which includes multinational corporations, travel insurance companies, charities, airlines and government and military departments.
Founded in 2000, Healix Health is recognised as the only independent provider of corporate healthcare trusts in the UK supplying high quality case management services for early-intervention and self-funded healthcare trust schemes.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Healix Health is an administrator of healthcare schemes and we manage our own healthcare master trusts with multiple participating companies (our ‘trust clients’) as well as clients’ own corporate healthcare trusts. Healix Health has built on its enviable reputation for offering bespoke services to clients wanting greater control over the health and wellbeing solutions they provide to their employees and our administration services now extend to the third-party administration (TPA) of healthcare claims on behalf of other healthcare insurers and TPAs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services and a proven track record of financial leadership to bring expertise gained from working within regulated industries including industry-specific regulations, standards, and laws. This new role is in recognition of the growth of Healix Health and the strategy for investments in and acquisitions of other healthcare income streams and businesses. As this is a new role, there is scope to expand the remit as the business continues to grow.
The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the financial operations of the business particularly with regards to expansion into regulated products. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, processing accurate financial reports, and providing strategic reports to senior management.
OBJECTIVES
The role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within an expanding company and to contribute to its long-term success. Accounting within a regulated industry is a new area for Healix Health and this role will be responsible for creating these processes to support scalable growth.
This role will strengthen cross-department collaboration by working closely with other departments like operations, marketing, and sales to align financial objectives with overall company goals.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential/Desirable Education and training:
* Confident communicator and finance business partner
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Qualified CIMA/ACCA/AAT/ICAEW accounting qualification
* Prior experience in financial services (ideally insurance) is required
* Strong familiarity with financial regulations, compliance, and appropriate IFRS standards
KEY ACTIVITIES/MAIN DUTIES
Compliance and Process implementation:
* Introduce practices to ensure adherence to financial regulations specific to the financial services industry.
* Stay updated on changes in financial laws and regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
* Develop, implement and monitor robust internal control systems to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
* Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies related to financial processes.
Team and Financial Management:
* Lead and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
* Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger including involvement in some processing.
* Support the month close process and to produce management accounts of 2 trading entities.
* Manage cashflow and liquidity to ensure company meets its financial obligations.
* Involvement with budgeting, forecasting as well as reporting to Executive team members across the business departments to guide decision-making.
Required Criteria
* Qualified CIMA/ACCA/AAT/ICAEW accounting qualification
* Strong familiarity with financial regulations, compliance, and appropriate IFRS standards
* Team management experience
* FCA regulated Financial Services experience
Desired Criteria
* Experience in Private Health Insurance or other Insurance exposure preferred
Skills you'll need
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