Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager £52,744 pa plus excellent benefits London WC1 and home-based - hybrid with expectation to work at London office 60% of the time 35 hours per week, full-time Permanent contract The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a strategic and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting the College's mission to improve child health by ensuring effective financial planning, reporting, and business partnering across the organisation. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, you will lead on the annual budgeting and forecasting process, produce regular financial performance reports, and develop financial models to support key strategic decisions. You will ensure that the College's leadership has access to clear, insightful analysis to guide financial and operational planning. You will foster a culture of effective business partnering, providing expert financial advice and support to budget holders and colleagues across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Leading the annual budgeting process and developing regular forecasts in alignment with the College's strategic priorities Producing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis Developing financial models to support key strategic and operational decisions Providing financial insight and advice to senior leadership and budget holders to support informed decision-making Line managing and developing the Finance Analyst, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement Ensuring the integrity of financial information through robust processes, controls, and analytical review Partnering with the Financial Controller to support compliance, audit preparation, and financial controls Supporting finance system development and the use of tools such as Power BI for enhanced reporting Essential skills and experience include: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in financial management roles Strong analytical skills and ability to provide clear, actionable insights Proven experience of leading budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Advanced Excel skills and experience of financial modelling The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment - we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. Closing date: 10 November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Assistant Financial Accountant £37,264 pa plus excellent benefits London WC1 and home-based - hybrid with expectation to work at London office 60% of the time 35 hours per week, full-time Permanent contract The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to support the financial accounting and compliance functions of the College. This is an important role within the Finance team, supporting the College's mission to improve child health by ensuring the integrity of financial information, robust financial controls, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team, you will take responsibility for key accounting processes including payroll, tax, treasury management, and monthly financial reconciliations. You will play a vital role in maintaining accurate and timely financial records, supporting audit preparation, and ensuring that all financial operations run smoothly. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining the integrity of financial systems and ensuring accurate, timely accounting entries and reconciliations Supporting the Financial Accountant in preparing key balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, investments, accruals, prepayments and deferred income Assisting with internal and external audit processes and the preparation of group statutory accounts Processing monthly payroll and pension submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements Supporting VAT, corporation tax and Gift Aid returns, and ensuring all submissions are completed on time Managing banking and treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring and reconciliation of company credit cards Providing administrative support for finance systems, including user access and coding updates Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including system developments and process efficiency projects Essential skills and experience: Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CCAB or equivalent) Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in financial accounting or operations roles, ideally within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector Experience supporting statutory accounting, audit preparation, payroll, pensions and VAT returns Strong understanding of financial controls and reconciliation processes Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Desirable: Knowledge of charity accounting and regulatory requirements, including SORP Experience using Business Central or similar ERP/financial systems This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive and high-performing team. The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment - we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. Closing date: 10 November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager £52,744 pa plus excellent benefits London WC1 and home-based - hybrid with expectation to work at London office 60% of the time 35 hours per week, full-time Permanent contract The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a strategic and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting the College s mission to improve child health by ensuring effective financial planning, reporting, and business partnering across the organisation. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, you will lead on the annual budgeting and forecasting process, produce regular financial performance reports, and develop financial models to support key strategic decisions. You will ensure that the College s leadership has access to clear, insightful analysis to guide financial and operational planning. You will foster a culture of effective business partnering, providing expert financial advice and support to budget holders and colleagues across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Leading the annual budgeting process and developing regular reforecasts in alignment with the College s strategic priorities Producing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis Developing financial models to support key strategic and operational decisions Providing financial insight and advice to senior leadership and budget holders to support informed decision-making Line managing and developing the Finance Analyst, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement Ensuring the integrity of financial information through robust processes, controls, and analytical review Partnering with the Financial Controller to support compliance, audit preparation, and financial controls Supporting finance system development and the use of tools such as Power BI for enhanced reporting Essential skills and experience include: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Minimum of 5 7 years experience in financial management roles Strong analytical skills and ability to provide clear, actionable insights Proven experience of leading budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Advanced Excel skills and experience of financial modelling The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. Closing date: 10 November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Finance Officer x 2 £31,531 pa plus excellent benefits London WC1 and home-based 35 hours per week, full-time Permanent contract The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our busy and collaborative Finance team. The Finance team plays a vital role in supporting the College s mission by providing robust, effective, and integrated financial services. As Finance Officer, you will be central to enabling accurate transactions, supporting staff across the College, and helping to ensure that our services deliver maximum impact for members and the wider public. You will handle day-to-day finance queries, manage the sales, purchasing and expenses inboxes, and process purchase and sales invoices. You will also support reconciliations, maintain accurate financial records, and play a key role in ensuring month-end and year-end deadlines are met. We are looking for someone who is highly numerate, computer literate, and committed to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service. You should have experience working within a sales and purchase ledger function, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Essential skills and experience include: Experience of working in a sales and purchase ledger function Strong understanding of basic financial and accounting principles High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Desirable: Knowledge of accounting software, ideally Business Central Experience working in the charity sector AAT or equivalent finance qualifications This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive and high-performing team. The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. Closing date: 20 October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.