Finance & Investment Committee Member

The Royal College of Pharmacy’s Finance & Investment Committee (FIC) is a key advisory body established by the College’s Board of Trustees to provide independent oversight of financial performance, investment strategy, and long‑term financial sustainability.

This voluntary role has an estimated commitment of one day per quarter, which includes attendance in person or by Teams at four meetings annually, plus reading and preparation time. Trustees serve for up to three years with an option for appointment for a further two terms.

• Review the proposed Budget and its alignment with approved business plans each financial year and report its opinion to the Board of Trustees before the budget is agreed.
• Assess and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on any significant variances against approved budgets.
• Assess the effectiveness and adequacy of accounting, financial and operating controls and satisfy itself that the annual financial statements represent fairly the financial position of the College.
• Review significant accounting policies and procedures and recommend changes to the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee short‑ and long‑term investments in line with the Investment Strategy and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees for change where appropriate.

• Senior management or director‑level experience, ideally in finance and/or investment management.
• Experience of strategic oversight of financial performance and budgets.
• Understanding of the distinct role of trustees and operational/executive functions.
• Knowledge of charity or not‑for‑profit governance.
• Strong financial oversight and performance monitoring.

About the Royal College of Pharmacy

The Royal College of Pharmacy is the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. As the third largest workforce in healthcare, pharmacy plays a vital role in the health system, and as experts in medicines, pharmacists and their teams are central to patient care and public health. Our mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of patient care, advancing the safe and effective use of medicines to the benefit of patients and the public.

Closing date: 19/7/2026

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