Job summary
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Financial Controller to lead and strengthen BrisDoc's finance function ensuring we remain a financially sustainable, forward-thinking, and values-led healthcare organisation.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping BrisDoc's financial strategy, governance, and operational performance. You'll work closely with the Commercial & Finance Director and the Leadership Team, providing trusted financial insight, driving improvement, and helping ensure our resources deliver the greatest possible benefit to patients, people, andcommunities.If you're a proactive finance professional looking for a meaningful leadership role within a socially driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As Financial Controller, you'll oversee all aspects of BrisDoc's financial management -- leading a talented team and ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and strategic insight that supports the organisation's mission and long-term success. You'll act as both a hands-on technical expert and a trusted strategic partner, providing high-quality financial information to support decision-making across all levels of the organisation.
Your key responsibilities will include:Financial Leadership and OversightLead the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, compliance, and effective management of all core accounting activities including; general ledger, feeder systems, and reporting.
Strategic Financial ManagementWork closely with the Leadership Team to provide financial insight, analysis, and scenario modelling to inform strategic and operational decision-making. Lead annual budgeting and long-term forecasting to support BrisDoc's goals.
Business Partnering and Advisory SupportCollaborate with clinical and operational leaders to deliver clear, actionable financial advice. Translate complex data into meaningful insights, supporting efficiency, growth, and innovation across services.
About us
BrisDoc Healthcare Services Ltd, is a leading provider of healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high quality care to patients and the community. As a values-driven organisation, we pride ourselves on being innovative and patient-focused, while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Benefits: 25 days' annual leave (rising with service), NHS Pension Scheme (23.7% employer contribution), Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), supported professional development and training, employee recognition platform with savings and discounts, and the opportunity to contribute to a healthcare organisation with a strong social impact mission.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with evidenced post-qualification experience. Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance. Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience managing core accounting functions, audit processes, and risk management. Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and strategic financial analysis. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with digital finance systems and process automation Experience leading and developing finance teams, with a focus on developing technical skills and professional growth. Proven track record of delivering accurate financial reporting in a complex or multi-entity organisation. Strong understanding of financial governance and control in a regulated or not-for-profitsector. Ability to influence and build relationships with senior non-financial colleagues. Excellent presentation skills and experience of reporting to Board or equivalent level. Posses a full UK driving licence and willing to travel to sitesDesirable Skills and Experience Experience in NHS, social care, or wider healthcare sectors. Experience in maximising efficiency of finance/ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct Project management or change management experience. Experience in mergers, acquisitions, or organisational restructuring. Understanding of efficiency regimes and key performance metrics in service delivery environments. MBA or postgraduate qualification in business, leadership, or finance.
Key Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders A proactive and inquisitive mindset, eager to improve processes and add value Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with evidenced post-qualification experience. Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance. Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience managing core accounting functions, audit processes, and risk management. Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and strategic financial analysis. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with digital finance systems and process automation Experience leading and developing finance teams, with a focus on developing technical skills and professional growth. Proven track record of delivering accurate financial reporting in a complex or multi-entity organisation. Strong understanding of financial governance and control in a regulated or not-for-profitsector. Ability to influence and build relationships with senior non-financial colleagues. Excellent presentation skills and experience of reporting to Board or equivalent level. Posses a full UK driving licence and willing to travel to sitesDesirable Skills and Experience Experience in NHS, social care, or wider healthcare sectors. Experience in maximising efficiency of finance/ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct Project management or change management experience. Experience in mergers, acquisitions, or organisational restructuring. Understanding of efficiency regimes and key performance metrics in service delivery environments. MBA or postgraduate qualification in business, leadership, or finance.
Key Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders A proactive and inquisitive mindset, eager to improve processes and add value Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) evidenced with post qualification experience
- Proven experience in a senior financial role, ideally as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with digital finance systems and process automation
- Experience leading and developing finance teams, with a focus on developing technical skills and professional growth
- Strong technical accounting skills with a track record of financial control, reporting, and compliance
Desirable
- Experience in NHS, social care, or wider healthcare sectors
- Experience in maximising efficiency of finance/ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct
- Project management or change management experience
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in business, leadership, or finance
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) evidenced with post qualification experience
- Proven experience in a senior financial role, ideally as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with digital finance systems and process automation
- Experience leading and developing finance teams, with a focus on developing technical skills and professional growth
- Strong technical accounting skills with a track record of financial control, reporting, and compliance
Desirable
- Experience in NHS, social care, or wider healthcare sectors
- Experience in maximising efficiency of finance/ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct
- Project management or change management experience
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in business, leadership, or finance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
