Head of Finance

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the CFO, this position is responsible for managing day-to-day financial processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, implementing internal controls, and driving operational efficiency across the group. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with strategic thinking and operational excellence to support the organisation's growth and financial health.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance across all pharmacy locations

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely month-end processes, reconciliations, and close

• Develop and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations

• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies and ensure timely filing of all required reports

• Analyse financial data and operational metrics to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for process improvement

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes of multiple departments by providing accurate financial data and analysis to inform strategic decision-making

• Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliation, ensuring accurate valuation

• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, providing coaching, training, and performance management

• Implement and optimise financial systems and automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial operations

• Collaborate with pharmacy operations teams to ensure financial alignment with operational goals and compliance requirements

• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for the CFO and COO

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a management role

• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or retail operations strongly preferred

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights

• Proven leadership and team management experience with ability to motivate and develop staff

• Excellent communication skills with ability to present financial information to stakeholders

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-location retail or healthcare operations

• Knowledge of pharmacy specific regulations

• Experience implementing financial systems or process improvement initiatives

• Background in acquisitions or business integration

Key Competencies

• Financial acumen and strategic thinking

• Commitment to leadership and team development

• Operationally minded with strong attention to detail

• Naturally organised and process-driven

• Confident working across multiple entities and priorities

• Comfortable owning problems end-to-end

• Collaborative, pragmatic, and commercially aware

• Thrives in environments with growth, change, and complexity