Assistant Director Finance

Key Responsibilities - Lead and oversee the organisation's financial control and finance operations to ensure strong governance and financial discipline - Drive robust financial reporting, controls, policies and processes in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements - Oversee month-end/year-end closing, financial reporting and related finance activities - Review financial performance and provide meaningful analysis and recommendations to management - Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and operational efficiency - Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, financial policies and regulatory requirements - Partner senior management and business stakeholders on financial matters and key organisational initiatives - Work closely with internal/external auditors and relevant stakeholders on audit and governance matters - Lead, coach and develop the Finance team while ensuring effective delivery of the function's objectives - Support transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance function Requirements - Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline - Professional accounting qualification will be advantageous - At least 15 years of relevant finance experience, with a minimum of 10 years in a managerial/leadership capacity - Strong experience in financial control, reporting, governance and finance operations - Proven experience managing and developing finance teams - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior management - Candidates with experience in the public healthcare/public sector or similarly complex organisations will have an advantage - Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving capabilities The Opportunity - Senior leadership appointment within an established organisation - Broad ownership across financial control, governance and finance operations - Opportunity to influence finance processes and organisational improvements - Work closely with senior stakeholders in a complex healthcare environment