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Salary We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support Research & Development on a fixed term basis to support an exciting programme of transformation across the Joint Research Management Office (JRMO) between Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust.
The role holder will also be expected to support the management and oversight of the Trust’s R&D project accounts, administration of the Trust’s R&D budgets and management of financial systems.
In addition to a detailed knowledge of accounting processes and procedures, the role requires specialised knowledge of the NHS and/or research funding and strong people management skills. The post holder will manage a team of experienced financial administrators and will ensure that this team will provide a first-class quality service to its users and customers. The post-holder will work closely with the Director of Research and Development and will be an important point of contact for senior Barts Health and QMUL staff on Barts Health R&D Finance matters and will develop and maintain excellent working relationships and communications with them.
Proposed interview date :15th April 2024
As a senior member of the Joint Research Management Office management team, the role holder will provide input to the development and operational implementation of Trust and College strategies and policies pertaining to research.
The role holder will define and deliver an initial programme of transformation across R&D Finance, working closely with the Director of R&D and senior managers in the JRMO, Central Finance and with Hospital Finance Leads.
The role holder will ensure that the Section complies with the Trust’s Standing Financial Regulations, Finance System Operational requirements and R&D policies pertaining to the management of research funds.
The role holder will develop processes for robust and transparent distribution of financial management information across various stakeholders.
The role holder will provide leadership to the R&D Finance Team, supporting career development and advising on structure and function.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment..
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Monday 1 Apr 2024
