Care Group Controller
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | West End, NW1 4LJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0360-25-0068 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Group Controller to join our Finance department at The London Clinic, based at our Head Office in central London (NW1 4LJ). We are offering a competitive inclusive salary. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care." Job Profile: The Care Group Controller will optimise the financial performance of one of the newly formed Care Groups (Diagnostics & Outpatients, Medical & Surgical, Oncology). The role sits on the management team of the Care Group and would closely collaborate with this team to unlock top line growth opportunities, drive efficiencies in terms of clinical staffing and supplies, and maximising the surplus generated for re-investment into the Hospital. The role is a key interface into the finance team and would own the financial plan/forecast for the respective care group and along with the management team, the performance relative to this. It would also identify insights at a procedure level and follow up accordingly. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Job Location: 1 Park Square West, NW1 4LJ. Salary: Competitive Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development, with clear career pathways and access to further education. Key Duties: Own the Care Group P&L from a finance perspective, driving optimal financial performance from the top to bottom line. Deliver the Care Group P&L Plan/Forecast inputs & sensitivities to central FP&A Team ensuring underlying integrity of assumptions, full buy in and ownership of the Care Group management team. Be the financial point of contact to the Care Group providing business partnering as required including, financial input and screening of Business Cases (Growth, resources including Capex), assessing Marketing program ensuring best ROI for the respective Care Group. Assess strategically the long-term service model of the care group, providing financial advice and analysis as required. Communicate emerging trading risks and opportunities, proposing and delivering strategies to mitigate or maximise these as appropriate. Developing strong relationships built on trust with the Care Group senior leadership team and influencing them to make excellent financial decisions, and supporting them through the process. Own the care group Establishment Model (staffing plan tool) output, challenging resource requests ensuring optimal staffing levels are planned, follow up on variances. Skills & Experience: ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified, with minimum 4 years post qualification experience. Progressive career development, with demonstrable evidence of driving tangible financial improvement. Prior successful financial ownership of a P&L, or lines within it (e.g. Revenue, Cost Centre). Advanced Excel skills, and Power BI, and an affinity for automation to provide analysis. High emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills, able to discuss and present financials to a non-financial audience. Comfortable spending more time with clinicians than with spreadsheets. The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. 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 team. 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.