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Company details and job overview:

Our client is a leading healthcare company committed to delivering exceptional patient care through innovative solutions and operational excellence. Based in Liverpool, they are expanding their finance team and seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee financial management and support strategic growth.

Job Summary
The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the company’s financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards, and providing insightful financial analysis to support business decisions. This role is critical in maintaining robust financial controls and driving the financial performance of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare sector regulations and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP).
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls and financial procedures.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with operational needs.
• Lead financial systems upgrades and process improvements.

Requirements
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within healthcare or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance in the UK healthcare sector.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

This vacancy is being handled by Thomas Hoather – Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK