Director of Finance and Operations

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of eye doctors in the UK and overseas. Their role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions. A registered charity, providing critical support in training and education standards for the ophthalmology profession, RCOphth is currently recruiting a permanent Director of Finance and Operations to join their Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Finance and Operations plays an important role within RCOphth, providing strategic leadership, oversight and development of a portfolio of corporate support functions. This includes finance, membership, HR, IT and facilities. This role forms a key part of the College''s Senior Leadership Team, taking corporate responsibility for the overall direction and operational management of the charity. Key responsibilities are as follows: Provide strategic leadership and quality assurance for the annual budgeting and forecasting process Present financial reports and analysis to the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees to underpin informed discussion and decision-making Provide executive oversight of the annual audit and statutory reporting process, including the production of the annual report, working closely with auditors and ensuring that any management control points are implemented promptly Lead trustee engagement on investment ..... full job details .....