At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic financial planning and ensure exemplary financial management for a prestigious art collection.
- Company: Royal Collection Trust, caring for one of the largest art collections in the world.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity to shape strategy, and work in a culturally significant environment.
- Other info: Empowering leadership role with opportunities for collaboration across diverse teams.
- Why this job: Join at a pivotal moment to influence financial strategy and support national heritage.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in strategic finance and governance, ideally in charitable or commercial sectors.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Royal Collection Trust cares for and presents one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, held in trust by His Majesty The King for his successors and the nation. Uniquely within the Royal Household, it operates without recourse to public funds, reinvesting income from visitors and commercial activity into conserving the Collection and extending public access across Royal residences and galleries in the UK and through loans and exhibitions worldwide.
As visitor numbers and retail performance continue to recover strongly following the pandemic, Royal Collection Trust is developing an ambitious new strategic plan. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join at this pivotal moment and play a central role in shaping and delivering that strategy.
Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the wider Management Board, the CFO will lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, and provide clear, insightful analysis to support decision‑making. They will ensure exemplary financial management and compliance across the charity and its trading subsidiary, oversee reserves, capital projects, insurance and risk, and play a key role in governance at Trustee level.
The CFO will also contribute to cross‑Household finance, risk and sustainability work, representing Royal Collection Trust on relevant committees and working groups.
We are looking for an experienced senior finance leader with a significant track record in strategic finance and governance, ideally spanning both charitable and commercial environments and with exposure to visitor‑focused, retail or e‑commerce activities. You will bring strong analytical capability, sound judgement and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
An empowering and empathetic leader, you will be comfortable operating at board level in a complex, multi‑stakeholder organisation, able to build high‑performing teams and work collaboratively across disciplines and locations. Politically astute and values‑driven, you will relish the opportunity to support an organisation of national and international significance at a time of change and opportunity.
Chief Financial Officer employer: Royal Collection Trust
Royal Collection Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the stewardship of one of the world's most significant art collections. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative work culture, staff are empowered to make impactful decisions while enjoying the benefits of working in a prestigious environment that values creativity and innovation. Located within the Royal Household, employees can take pride in being part of a mission that extends public access to art and heritage, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
