Head of Corporate Finance
Head Office - London
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Benefits(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Head of Corporate Finance to join their team of staff in the Financial Control department.
This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Duties of this role include:
You support the CFO in developing and executing the Group’s long-term financial and strategic plan.
You lead end-to-end acquisition, merger, disposal and strategic partnership activity, from initial assessment through due diligence, approval and completion.
You establish and maintain robust investment appraisal standards and methodologies across the Group.
You support the CFO with debt financing, refinancing, banking and wider capital structure activities.
You develop and oversee complex financial models covering valuation, forecasting, investment appraisal and scenario planning.
You prepare high-quality investment papers, Board materials and Executive Committee submissions.
You monitor developments across the healthcare market, including competitor activity, investment trends and changes affecting healthcare providers.
You lead and develop a high-performing Corporate Finance function, providing clear direction, coaching and professional support.
You ensure corporate finance activity is undertaken within appropriate financial, regulatory and organisational governance frameworks.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent recognised professional accountancy qualification.
Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
Significant corporate finance experience gained within a large corporate, healthcare organisation, professional services firm or investment environment.
Proven experience leading or playing a significant role in M&A transactions, including due diligence and transaction execution.
Advanced financial modelling, valuation and investment appraisal expertise.
Experience developing robust business cases and evaluating significant capital investments.
Experience preparing and presenting financial analysis and recommendations at Executive and/or Board level.
Strong commercial judgement with the ability to evaluate complex strategic opportunities.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
Strong leadership and project management capability.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
Non-contributory life insurance
Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
Employee recognition programmes
Industry leading training and development opportunities
…and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.
We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy
Skills Required
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent recognized professional accountancy qualification
- Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
- Significant corporate finance experience in a large corporate, healthcare organization, professional services firm, or investment environment
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to M&A transactions, including due diligence and transaction execution
- Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and investment appraisal expertise
- Experience developing business cases and evaluating significant capital investments
- Experience preparing and presenting financial analysis and recommendations at Executive or Board level
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to evaluate complex strategic opportunities
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
- Strong leadership and project management capability
What We Do
Circle Health Group is the UK's leading independent provider of hospital services and the country's largest private hospital network. It operates hospitals across the UK, offers neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pathway management services, and runs clinics in China. Its network includes 54 hospitals, more than 2,000 beds, over 6,500 consultants, approximately 10,000 employees, and 2.5 million annual patient visits.
