Executive Director of Finance and Operations

A prestigious and respected membership body representing healthcare professionals across the UK, is seeking an Executive Director of Finance and Operations to join their team on a long-term fixed-term-contract basis (24 months).

As an organisation engaging in key conversations on national and local healthcare delivery, offering guidance on best practice, professional standards and ethics as well as providing their members with advocacy, representation and ongoing training and educational resources, this is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation making a real difference within the healthcare sector.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working alongside fellow Executive Directors and the Board, the Executive Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for leading Finance, IT, HR, and facilities functions across the organisation. A summary of key duties is provided below:

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board, CEO, and senior leaders.
• Lead finance, IT, HR, and facilities functions
• Staff management of 3 direct reports and a wider team across finance and HR
• Manage risk, ensure compliance, and maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Oversee group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare and present management accounts, year-end financial statements, and audits.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance (e.g. FRS 102, SORP, tax, pensions).
• Advise on long-term financial sustainability and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders (banks, auditors, pension and investment providers).
• Lead procurement, contract management, and treasury operations.

About You

• You will be a qualified accountant with experience operating at Director of Finance level.
• You may have also overseen non-finance directorates, though candidates with extensive finance-only experience who can demonstrate an ability to oversee non-finance areas are encouraged to apply
• Previous experience working in a membership body or similar is desirable

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in central London office and 3 days working from home. Candidates requiring alternative working arrangements are encouraged to apply and enquire.
• Salary: £102,592 + £6,769 London allowance
• The role is a long-term fixed-term contract and will be offered on a fixed-term duration of 24 months.

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: Sunday 27th July
• Interviews: Tuesday 5th August and Thursday 7th August

Ivy Rock Partners is working exclusively with the hiring client on this engagement. For further information, please apply or contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners via email at holly@ivyrockpartners.com for further information.