Finance Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare. Our Purpose Our purpose is to maintain and enable health Our Mission To provide high quality medical care that exceeds the needs of our clients Our Culture and Core Values Respect - For all human beings regardless of financial status, race, tribe, national origin, religious or political beliefs Service - Providing the best service to our patients, their families, doctors, clients, business partners and staff Excellence - Continually striving to improve and achieve excellence in the provision of our services JOB SUMMARY Academic & Professional QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA) or related fieldCPA (K), ACCA or equivalent professional qualification will be an added advantage.Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax regulations and financial governance.Certification in risk management, internal audit, corporate governance or financial analysis.Membership in recognised professional bodies (ICPAK, ACCA, CFA Institute etc.).Work Experience & SkillsMinimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles.Proven experience leading budgeting, financial reporting, audits and financial controls in medium-to-large organisations.Strong experience in revenue cycle management, pricing strategy and financial modelling.Demonstrated ability to improve financial outcomes (EBITDA, PAT, revenue growth, cost optimisation).Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.Expertise in implementing financial systems, ERPs and reporting dashboards. RESPONSIBILITIES Budget and ReforecastingLead the preparation and consolidation of the hospital’s annual operational and Capex budgets, working closely with departmental heads to ensure alignment with operational plans and strategic objectives.Support periodic reforecasts based on performance trends and changing business conditions.Monitor adherence to approved budgets and highlight significant deviations Work with the strategic units to drive roll outs of budgetary initiatives to ensure budgets are achieved.Financial Reporting & AnalysisPrepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and variance analysis.Monitor departmental financial performance and enforce accountability.Ensure completeness and accuracy of expense recognition by enforcing timely PO receipting and reviewing month-end accrualsEvaluate and analyse capital expenditure proposals, ensuring alignment with hospital strategy and financial feasibilityMonitor the performance of existing projects against financial models, including ROIC and payback period.Ensure compliance with IFRS and Group standards.Capital Planning, Reporting & Project PerformancePrepare papers for capital projects an