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Institute Finance Manager - RCN02579

Finance | RCN UK HQ with hybrid working | £84,576 (including inner London weighting of £5094)

Contract type: Permanent

Institute Finance Manager

RCN HQ London (Hybrid working), 35 hours per week, Permanent

Salary range per annum £79,482 to £89,238* plus London weighting

At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. And we’ve got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. And as the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – all we can see are the infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.

We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a commercial accountant to support our new RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence. The post holder is the main finance point of contact for the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence and will provide support and guidance to the Chief Nursing Officer, RCN Institute Director, and the Institute senior team.

The postholder is responsible for overseeing the financial management and performance of the day-to-day activity of the Institute as well as ensuring adherence to the RCN financial control framework. The postholder is responsible for monitoring the Institute’s financial performance against targets and returns and will utilise best practice tools and methods as appropriate.

You will have a recognised CCAB qualification and have worked in the commercial and or educational sector with significant experience in accounting roles. You will have knowledge and experience of utilising financial analysis tools and business models.

You will be a self-motivator with proven experience of working on successful funding bids and pricing strategies.

You will be experienced in working on change projects collaborating with senior professionals across a wide range of disciplines as well as the Finance department.

To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.

What we offer you

We expect you to look after our members and customers. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.

*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.

We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.

Our selection process

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.

We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.

As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact details

For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Vanessa Woods, Head of Finance 0207 6473515.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk

Opening date: 15 November 2024

Closing date: 23.59 01 December 2024 If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, this vacancy may close earlier.

Assessment & interview date: 09 December 2024

Interview date: 09/12/2024

Contracted hours: 35

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