East Midlands Regional Research Delivery Network - Finance Manager

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Job overview

This is an exciting new post and opportunity to work alongside and lead an experienced team. The Research Delivery Network is a new organisation with new structures, governance and ways of working. We are keen to receive applications from individuals with great communications skills, an emphasis on team working and attention to detail.

The Finance Manager will provide financial oversight for the procedures for disseminating and accounting for the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) funding within the Regional RDN (RRDN) for an annual budget of circa £30M. This role will work with the Host Organisation's Finance Team and the RRDN Operations Director to ensure full accountability for RDN finance in the region. The Finance Manager will be involved in the management of the budget and will introduce, adapt and improve systems to assess applications for funding. The role will lead on the day-to-day co-ordination of budgets and produce forecasts and reporting of RDN expenditure as required by various stakeholders, including the RDN Co-ordinating Centre (RDNCC), RDN Board and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

In line with the host trusts position and the requirement for NHS AfC Band 7 finance posts to have a full Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CCAB, CIMA or Certified) it is a requirement of this post to have or be in the final stages of working towards this qualification.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to provide robust financial accountability, supported by the Finance Business Partner (Host) and Host Organisation Finance Team. Key responsibilities for this role include ensuring, at all times, that there is clear transparency of RDN usage and that there is a clear audit trail for the accountability of expenditure. The role will ensure that all processes will align to the Host Organisation's Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), and lead on developing and implementing a streamlined system for the receipt and payment of invoices.

Research Delivery Organisations (organisations delivering RDN portfolio research) across the RRDN region. The role will also be responsible for oversight of the processing of the Excess Treatment Costs (ETC) payments and ensuring that all payments are processed in-line with the Host Organisation requirements and within the contractual and sub-contractual arrangements for the RRDN

Lead and support the RRDN finance function in delivering a comprehensive finance service to the RRDN, ensuring its effectiveness and alignment with regional and national objectives

Working for our organisation

The host of the East Midlands Regional Research Delivery Network is University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, details about the trust below:

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification.

The purpose of the role is to provide robust financial accountability, supported by the Finance Business Partner (Host) and Host Organisation Finance Team.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Working towards a full CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification and has extensive relevant specialist accountancy experience
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Post Graduate Diploma) in a relevant subject or significant relevant equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Fully qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant specialist accountancy, financial and performance management experience in a large organisation
• Ability to apply previous experience of working across multi-disciplinary services for budgeting, financial reporting and strategic financial planning to lead on the delivery of a specialist accountancy service

Desirable criteria

• Previous NHS R&D finance experience

Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Ability to prioritise competing demands, and to balance project development requirements with day-to-day operational needs
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
• Excellent people skills and an ability to work with, and to influence, a wide range of people
• Independent and using initiative, to have the ability to plan and organise work programmes, and to adjust programmes as required ensuring effective delivery

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 259.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)