Director of Finance and Technology

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Job Description

With our transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy drawing nearer we are looking to recruit a Director of Finance and Technology to help with the implementation of our strategic plan and overall leadership and management of the College. This brand new role will lead the Finance and Technology functions and manage our property and investment portfolio to deliver against the Objects of the College.

Initially, the role will focus on taking forward the activity, started by our portfolio CFO, required to launch and embed the financial structure and activities of the Royal College to ensure compliance with our charter objects and the requirements of the charity commission.


About the role:

  • Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making as a member of the Executive Committee.
  • Support the CEO in developing and delivering the College’s Finance Strategy, including five-year forecasts and strategic financial projects.
  • Lead the Finance Department to deliver a high-quality, professional service delivered as a shared service
  • Ensuring that technology is able to support the college ambitions through the provision of appropriate skills and capabilities in a cost–effective manner.

      Person Specification:

      • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with relevant experience working at a senior level in the Charity sector in a strategic finance role and with proven record of achievement in organisational development
      • Prior leadership experience at Executive level of Finance and Technology functions
      • Excellent understanding and experience of how technology can be deployed to support organisational goals
      • Understanding of royal charter and charitable organisations.
      • Developed and led diverse, high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams, leading by example to embed an inquisitive and continuous improvement approach.
      • Demonstrates commercial awareness, financial acumen and business management skills in the running of a charity with a vision for considered growth, innovation and an appropriate degree of risk.

       

      About The RPS:

      The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmacy in Great Britain. We support pharmacists in their education and development, promote pharmacy in the media and government, and lead the way in medicines information across Great Britain and around the world. Our mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of healthcare. Our vision is to become the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines.

       

      How we are currently working:

      RPS supports and works in a hybrid way, which means you will be able to work from home; however, there will be an expectation for collaborative face- to-face working – on average and typically this may be something between 4–8 working days per month at our London Office.

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      Location:
      London
      Category:
      Finance And Insurance

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