Job Description

Were looking for an accomplished Senior Finance Manager to provide strong financial leadership at Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford, with strategic oversight of Surgical Centre Gillingham. This is a high-impact role where youll work closely with senior clinical and operational leaders to shape decision-making, improve performance and support sustainable growth.
Based primarily on site at Ilford, with occasional travel to Head Office in Reading, youll be a key member of the hospitals Senior Management Team, using insight and analysis to influence strategy and deliver real operational value in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
As our Senior Finance Manager, youll:

• Acting as the senior finance lead for the hospital, supporting the Hospital Director and operational teams
• Delivering accurate, insightful month-end management accounts, forecasts and variance analysis
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Providing forward-looking financial insight to identify risks, opportunities and performance trends
• Owning balance sheet control, reconciliations and compliance with financial policies
• Supporting contract management, billing processes and income assurance
• Monitoring operational performance including theatre utilisation, cancellations and staffing costs
• Leading, developing and coaching a multidisciplinary finance team
• Presenting complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Supporting business cases, capital expenditure and new business opportunities

About us
As a qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience, you will have:

• Proven senior finance leadership experience within a complex, operational environment
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting operational decision-making
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
• Confident communicator able to influence senior clinical and operational stakeholders
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work under pressure
• Healthcare experience is desirable, but not essential

What you can expect in return;

• Salary up to 77,700 depending on experience
• 4,000 car allowance
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com or call 07970815238 in our friendly resourcing team.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience up to 77,700 depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13763
Job locations
Barley Lane
Ilford
IG38YY
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience,
• Proven senior finance leadership experience within a complex, operational environment
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting operational decision-making
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
• Confident communicator able to influence senior clinical and operational stakeholders
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Healthcare experience is desirable, but not essential

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience,
• Proven senior finance leadership experience within a complex, operational environment
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting operational decision-making
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
• Confident communicator able to influence senior clinical and operational stakeholders
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Healthcare experience is desirable, but not essential

Skills Required