Head of Finance Hospital Unit

As the Head of Finance for one of the country's most respected hospital units, your role involves leading the financial management and strategy to drive performance, ensure compliance, manage risks, and support strategic growth aligned with clinical and operational objectives. - Lead the finance function with ownership of budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis. - Drive short- and long-term financial strategies for sustainable growth and profitability. - Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting aligned with regulatory frameworks and internal standards. - Implement strong internal control systems to safeguard assets and reduce financial risk. - Lead cost efficiency programs without compromising clinical excellence, especially in capital-intensive areas like Cardiology and Critical Care. - Monitor and enhance departmental costing, resource utilization, and service profitability. - Oversee billing operations, receivables, insurance claims, and collection processes for healthy cash flow and working capital. - Evaluate and manage capital expenditure plans, conduct ROI analysis, and financial viability assessments for high-impact investments. - Collaborate with clinical heads, unit directors, procurement, and administration to align financial and operational goals. - Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, building capabilities to support decision-making and integration. - Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of accounting, financial planning, budgeting, internal audit, taxation, and healthcare-specific finance protocols. - Healthcare Domain Experience: Prior financial leadership experience in multi-specialty or tertiary care hospitals. - Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. - Tech & Systems Orientation: Proficiency in hospital ERP platforms, MIS dashboards, Excel models, and financial tools. - Communication & Leadership: Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills with senior management and clinical leadership. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10-22 years of experience in finance leadership roles, specifically in the hospital or healthcare sector. A proven track record in managing financial operations for large hospital units, experience in high-value departments like cardiology, oncology, or intensive care, and the ability to lead financial transformation in a complex, regulated environment are highly desirable.,