Commercial Management Accountant

Queen's University Belfast; Belfast; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's University Belfast is seeking a Commercial Management Accountant to join the Finance Directorate. This role involves providing financial management support for the innovative iREACH Health project, which aims to enhance clinical research. Candidates should possess a professional accountancy qualification and relevant experience in commercial accounting. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on a significant project in the Belfast area.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in a large or complex organization.
• Experience in commercial accounting/finance business partnering.
• Ability to demonstrate CPD and knowledge of current accountancy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial management support for the iREACH Health project.
• Develop and implement business plans and cases for financial support.
• Produce timely business-critical information and analysis.

Skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

UNIT4 ERP

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This is a great opportunity to join the Finance Directorate in Queen's as part of the Commercial Accounting team at an exciting time in the development of the Belfast Regional City Deal projects. The role involves providing a comprehensive, professional financial management service in support of financial planning, commercial management accounting and reporting activities for one of the three BRCD projects Queen's is leading on, iREACH Health.

iREACH Health is a new and innovative £64m integrated clinical research centre led by Queen's University Belfast in partnership with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) and HSC R&D. The BRCD project will open in 2027 on two sites beside Belfast City Hospital. Consequently, the roleholder will lead on the financial development of the operating model including the development and implementation of comprehensive business plans and business cases for additional financial support. Further, they will produce timely, business critical information and analysis, assist accurate decision making, risk assessment, planning and provide rapid response trouble shooting when necessary.

Key relationships for this role will be with iREACH Health and Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) colleagues as well as external stakeholders including HSC/BHSCT, industry and academic partners.

About the person:

• * A professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• * Significant relevant experience of either (i) a large or complex organisation (which is defined as one with an annual turnover exceeding £100m and 500+ employees) or (ii) a large professional services organisation.
• * Relevant post-qualification experience in commercial accounting / finance business partnering environments
• * xtensive knowledge and experience of IT packages, in particular Excel spreadsheet design and usage.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed commercial, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to monitor performance effectively and set and achieve clear objectives.
• Experience of developing strong interdisciplinary relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of working independently with a high level of self-motivation, whilst also contributing to a wider team.
• Ability to demonstrate CPD and up to date knowledge of current accountancy regulations.
• * Experience of working in Finance within a large public sector organisation or with Health Trusts or with Pharma/CROs in relation to research.
• * Experience of UNIT4 ERP and/or clinical research management systems e.g. EDGE system.
• * Experience of managing the financial aspects of Research Grants and Contracts.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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