Financial Controllers

The Foundation for Medical Services is seeking to recruit Financial Controllers who shall form part of the Foundation for Medical Services Team.

Jobsplus Permit Number: 581/2023

Financial Controllers

Position: Financial Controller

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer of Entity / Chief Executive Officer FMS or their named delegate/s

Overall Purpose of Position

• To monitor all financial aspects of the respective health entity;
• Understanding fully the operational aspect of the diverse health entities within ODPM;
• Building a rapport with management whilst instilling the principles of accountability and value for money;
• Financial review of operational budgets submitted by health entities on a yearly basis;
• Communication and feedback re budget submissions with respective Finance Managers and CEOs;
• Approval and consolidation of budget estimates for ODPM to be presented to MFIN;
• Monitoring of cash flows and operational service arrangements/budgets on a monthly basis;
• Compilation of monthly financial review papers on operational and capital expenditure variances in the various health entities;
• Activity and case mix analysis vis-a-vis actual expenditure incurred by entity;
• Advice on major capital expenditure entered into by health entity and monitoring of capital variances if project is carried out;
• Advice on and review of operational costings carried out by respective entity for pricing/tariff purposes;
• Advise and submit recommendations on internal control weaknesses detected in the operation of the respective entity;
• Ensuring adherence with international accounting standards and the policy direction given by ODPM in line with the System Health Accounting requisite issued by the European Union;
• Administration and communication duties within entity;
• Implement a fully-flegged billing operation with all relevant supporting units, resources and infrastructure;
• Overseeing the procurement and contractual related issues;
• Oversee the management of the Fixed Asset Register;
• Any other duties as needed due to exigency of service and as required by the Employer.

Job Criteria:

By the closing date and time of this call for applications, applicants must have:

• A recognised Master’s Degree or an equivalent and relevant qualification at MQF Level 7in Accounting / Finance and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a Managerial role related to Financial Management or Audit

OR

• A recognised Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent and relevant qualification at MQF Level 6 in Accounting / Finance and a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a Managerial role related to Financial Management or Audit

AND

• Certified Public Accountant Warrant to practice locally as an accountant

In addition, candidates will be tested for the following competencies during the interview:

• Strong Leadership skills;

• Excellent decision-making skills;

• Proven negotiating and time-management skills.

Type of Contract and Salary Range:

Contract Type: Definite contract of three (3) years, carrying an objective reason.

Salary range: €63,500 – €68,000.

This position also has a performance bonus up to 15% of basic salary and CPD benefits.

Interested persons are to submit their application together with the below documents:

• Application Letter
• An updated C.V.
• Two reference letters from previous employers
• Police Conduct Certificate (obtained within the last six months)
• Copy of the relevant qualification certificates. (Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification need to submit a recognition statement from the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre)

Interested persons are to submit their application to The Head of Human Resources, Foundation for Medical Services, Gattard House, 3rd Floor, National Road, Blata l-Bajda HMR 9010 or by clicking on 'Apply for this Job'.

Applications should reach the HR Department by not later than the 24th of July 2026.