Financial Controller
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Bristol |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Retail Head Office - Other |
| Salary | GBP65000 - GBP75000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH33418_1747662885 |
- Description
Financial Controller - Leading Private Healthcare Provider | Bristol | £65,000 - £75,000, 25 days holiday, plus package | Healthcare
We're hiring a Financial Controller to lead the finance function at a growing, purpose-driven healthcare organisation that puts patients, and people, at the heart of everything it does. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where you'll play a key part in driving both operational and strategic financial performance at site level.
Working closely with the General Manager and the wider UK&I Finance leadership team, you'll be responsible for everything from financial control and reporting to budgeting, forecasting, and delivering insight that shapes smarter business decisions.
You'll also be joining a team that genuinely values your input, encourages fresh ideas, and is passionate about making a difference. The culture is open, down-to-earth, fast-paced, and offers full autonomy. "I want us to agree a checklist for the year, and I'll give them free rein to go about it however they see fit" - FD of UK&I
The Role
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting
- Deliver robust management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary
- Own the budgeting and forecasting cycle in partnership with local and group leadership
- Provide financial modelling and decision support for strategic initiatives and investment cases
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost efficiency across the site
- Ensure strong compliance with financial policies, controls, and audit standards
- Act as a business partner to operational leaders, translating financial data into actionable insights
- Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals, fostering capability and growth
- Serve as the finance lead for the site, working closely with both local and UK&I leadership
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- 5+ years of progressive finance experience including both financial control and FP&A
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
- Excellent Excel and financial systems proficiency
- Able to lead, challenge, and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Proactive and hands-on with a continuous improvement mindset
- Experience in healthcare, clinical, or multi-site environments is advantageous
What's on Offer
- Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday
- 5% Pension
- Healthcare
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a purpose-driven healthcare organisation
- Autonomy and influence in a senior site-level leadership role
- Collaboration with local and national teams within a growing group
- Office-based role, offering visibility, variety, and close connection to the operational heartbeat of the business
Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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