Finance Manager - Research & Development

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At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we're just getting started.

Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof-enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

There is now an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as Finance Manager - Research and Development . The post-holder is responsible for overseeing the provision of accurate and timely financial information for the Research and Development (Discovery) Division, supporting budget managers and principal investigators with their financial responsibilities, line management of two Whole Time Equivalent's, and working collaboratively with other research organisations and external funding organisations.

Main duties of the job
• Ensuring all management accounting duties are fulfilled for R&D (Discovery) Division including annual budget-setting process, in-year monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Training, advising, and supporting budget holders in their financial responsibilities
• Supporting Principal Investigators by securing funding for the research projects, and financial oversight of their projects from inception to close-down
• Line management of Management Accountant and trainee Management Accountant
• Ensuring all external reporting requirements are met, including meeting deadlines that are sometimes challenging
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including DHSC, NIHR, NHS Trusts, Universities, charities and other funders

Working for our organisation

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Ensuring all management accounting duties are fulfilled for R&D (Discovery) Division including annual budget-setting process, in-year monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Training, advising, and supporting budget holders in their financial responsibilities
• Supporting Principal Investigators by securing funding for the research projects, and financial oversight of their projects from inception to close-down
• Line management of Management Accountant and trainee Management Accountant
• Ensuring all external reporting requirements are met, including meeting deadlines that are sometimes challenging
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including DHSC, NIHR, NHS Trusts, Universities, charities and other funders

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• First degree or equivalent professional experience & CCAB Qualified

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in an NHS R&D Function & 3 years management accounting experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Thorough experience of financial management gained within a complex environment, budgetary control, finance modelling, forecasting and management information processes.

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Proactive approach to problem solving, anticipating issues before they arise, and developing solutions.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

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