Research and Development Senior Finance Manager

2 weeks ago

Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We have an exciting opportunity to work across research and healthcare as our new senior finance manager. Working across the Trust and wider stakeholder network, you will bring your collaborative and partnership-focused finance skills, as the Trust lead on R& D financial management, to deliver a professional, dynamic Research & Development financial management function. You will take responsibility for providing a comprehensive, proactive support service to a range of R& D business units, and work collaboratively with finance colleagues across our strategic partnerships.


We are a dynamic and fast-paced environment, that is always evolving, always improving and encourages innovation. We are committed to your continued career development and offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment, where your health and well-being are equally valued.


Working for one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, with an extensive clinical research portfolio and a core activity, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career and really make a difference to our high-quality, patient-centred research. UHS offers a hybrid working environment with a minimum of 2 days per week on-site.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.


Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.


The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You will lead on all R& D income, expenditure and financial matters, with responsibility for the strategic direction of research and development finances across a wide stakeholder network


Take responsibility for providing comprehensive, proactive financial management support to the R& D Business Units


Manage internal and external R& D financial relationships with key partners including the University of Southampton, UHS clinical Divisions, IT, Finance and R& D partner organisations


Manage the R& D finance team and the Wessex Regional Research Hub finance team

You will be a people-focused, fully qualified finance professional, with clear communication skills and experience in financial management and financial strategy


Working with a range of stakeholders, you will demonstrate a solid understanding of budgetary control processes, budget setting and financial planning, combined with a broad understanding of financial accounting and control issues


Demonstrable skills and experience in building partnerships and working collegiately across a diverse multi-organisational landscape


With a supportive and flexible team around you to deliver, you will be able to present and explain financial information in a timely manner that can easily be understood by non-finance colleagues and key system partners


TO NOTE : Please note that we are recruiting for both R& D Senior Finance Manager and Finance Business Partner Clinical Division posts. Should you wish to apply for both roles, you are only required to complete one application (either post) and within that application state that you wish to be considered for both roles by writing this in the supporting information box.
Qualifications training required
CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, appropriate degree or equivalent level of training and experience.
Project management.
Financial accounting and management experience.
Knowledge of data collection for forecasting and planning.
Knowledge of designing advanced spreadsheets and databases.
Experience of Financial project management/Financial appraisal and forecasting.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS Trust Financial processes, NHS structural relationships and the NHS financial regime.

Research financial management, including costing research.
Knowledge and understanding of NHS research funding systems.


Knowledge and understanding of research governance and regulatory frameworks relevant to clinical/health research


University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton General Hospital

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