Job summary 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 About us 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-vacancies/ Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-6710405-COR Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary East Midlands Regional Research Delivery Network First Floor, Knighton Street Outpatients Department Leicester Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 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 Fully qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant Knowledge and Experience Essential 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 Previous NHS R&D finance experience Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities Essential 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 Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential 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 Fully qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant Knowledge and Experience Essential 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 Previous NHS R&D finance experience Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities Essential 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary East Midlands Regional Research Delivery Network First Floor, Knighton Street Outpatients Department Leicester Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)