Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Assistant Chief Financial Officer
London, The Lister Hospital
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: Competitive  

We are looking for a talented Assistant Chief Financial Officer to join the Finance leadership team at The Lister Hospital in London. You will play a key role in shaping the hospital’s financial strategy, supporting business growth and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation. This role is on the development path toward becoming CFO and offers the opportunity to influence decision-making at a senior level - all while contributing to the continued success of one of the UK’s leading private healthcare providers.

As a key member of the Finance leadership team, the Assistant Chief Financial Officer will report to the Chief Financial Officer and assume a supportive role in the financial management of the facility. The Assistant CFO will share responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling financial-related activities under the direction of the CFO. This includes supporting accounting, finance, forecasting, and strategic planning functions, and collaborating with the CNO and CHRO on workforce planning.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.   

What you’ll bring:  

• Prior experience of working within in financial management within a complex organisation – Prior experience supporting strategic planning and budgeting processes
• Exposure to audit preparation and financial compliance
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Solid understanding of financial controls, reporting, and compliance
• Familiarity with Power BI and Other financial software systems

Why HCA UK? 

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.   

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Assistant Chief Financial Officer in the Finance team, you’ll be eligible for: 

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you 

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals 

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service 

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme 

• Group Life Assurance from day one 

• Critical illness cover 

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland 

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you 

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers 

Culture and values   

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.   

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:   

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual  

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion  

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness  

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity  

Reasonable adjustments  

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.