The post holder will be line managed by Assistant Director - FBS however, there is a requirement to work flexibly across the organisation as the portfolio of programmes and schemes are likely to vary over time. The balance of duties undertaken by the post holder will vary according to annual cycles, but will include the following: Taking a lead role alongside the other Senior Finance Managers in ensuring the information systems are in place to track and monitor NIHR Academy awards finances. Taking a lead role alongside the other Senior Finance Managers in the Annual Finance review of specific functions (award areas) and the reporting of year on year trend analysis Leading the preparation of the quarterly finance report to DHSC on specific functions (awards) Provide financial expertise to the Senior Programme Managers and other senior managers responsible for analysing funding recommendations for new competitions, Leading the finance team on setting up new award contracts and supporting the review of finance requests within new contracts Leading finance contract monitoring, including payment profiling, maintaining schedules and forecasting. Supporting with the costing of business cases Supporting with the due diligence and assurance activities for all NIHR Academy Global Health Research contracts in partnership with Senior Programme Managers Ensuring effective financial management in line with ODA requirements e.g. desk top audits and risk assessments Maintaining detailed financial reports of normal adjustments to ensure the underlying trend analysis and year on year comparisons can be clearly reported to senior management Ensuring the integrity of the relevant finance systems and reporting issues. Implementing Standard Operating Processes and work instructions within finance which may impact policy proposals across NIHR Academy and NIHR coordinating centres. Ad-hoc support to finance management and any other reasonable tasks required including deputising for the Assistant Director FBS alongside the other Senior Finance Managers when required Communication Effectively line manage and support NIHR Academy colleagues Collaborate effectively with NIHR Academy award programme leads working as a business partner when contracting, monitoring, reporting and forecasting for specific awards. Effectively communicating the outcomes of annual finance reviews to award holders and hosts organisations Communicating and working with a range of people nationally and internationally at all levels of seniority both internal and external to the NIHR Academy Executive, in line with DHSC policies Developing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), NHS Trusts and other health-related organisations Contributing to briefings requested from Ministers offices and other government departments on award expenditure.