Job Title: Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30

About Us

The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent private hospitals and prides itself on delivering expert, personalised care across a wide range of specialities. With over 1,000 employees and state of the art facilities, including 10 operating theatres and a 13-bed intensive care unit, we are committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Our Finance team plays a key role in supporting the organisation's strategic direction, ensuring strong financial governance while enabling high quality patient care. This is an exciting time to join as we continue to evolve and strengthen our financial operations.

The Role

This is a key Finance Manager position with responsibility for leading financial reporting and providing clear, commercially focused insight to support decision making across the organisation.

You will take ownership of core finance processes, ensuring strong financial control, accuracy, and compliance, while working closely with senior stakeholders to understand performance, identify risks, and drive improvements.

The role offers a balance of technical delivery and business partnering, with the opportunity to influence financial planning, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to ongoing Finance transformation.

You will also play an important role in developing junior team members and strengthening a high performing, collaborative finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate month end close, ensuring timely reconciliations and high quality reporting
• Prepare and review P and L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts with clear, value add commentary
• Produce financial information for internal and external stakeholders, including banking requirements and financial models
• Manage the annual statutory audit and liaise with external auditors
• Oversee VAT returns and ensure compliance with UK GAAP
• Partner with Procurement on stock take processes, identifying cost saving and optimisation opportunities
• Contribute to high quality management information to support operational decision making
• Manage and develop 2-part qualified accountants, providing coaching and clear objectives
• Promote a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support Finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Previous experience in a Finance or Financial Accountant role, with line management experience or ready to step up
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and analytical approach
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships
• Experience within healthcare is desirable but not essential

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education

Why Join Us

At The London Clinic, we recognise that our people are central to our success. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution is valued and where there is genuine opportunity to develop and progress your career.We offer an environment that encourages continuous learning, professional growth, and a strong sense of teamwork.

Closing Date: 16th April 2026

Apply now to be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare. We encourage early applications as this role may close ahead of the advertised date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment tea.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.