Finance Business Partner

NHS; Croydon; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Croydon is seeking to hire a qualified professional to lead business and financial strategies for Research and Development. The role requires effective relationship-building across diverse R&D networks and the ability to manage large budgets. Candidates must be CCAB qualified and have experience with R&D finance and reporting tools. Strong communication skills are essential. This position is an excellent opportunity for career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous management of a large and complex budget setting and reporting processes.
• Experience of R&D finance, different funding flows and reporting.
• In-depth working knowledge and experience of financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide R&D business advice and develop financial strategies.
• Lead the business aspects of R&D.
• Communicate critical elements of R&D business across the Trust.
• Build professional relationships with R&D networks.
• Monitor and manage funding returns.
• Ensure application of SLAM business rules in R&D.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

CCAB qualified

Tools

Excel

Budgeting systems

Financial ledger systems

Reporting software

Job description

Job summary: To provide business and financial leadership for all aspects of Research and Development linked to SLAM NHS FT, and to act as SLAM NHS FT's representative in the wider Kings Health Partners (KHP) research network.

The fundamental objective is to provide analysis, reporting and expert advice to ensure that the Trust and its collaborative partners maximise research income whilst accurately aligning and reporting research costs.

Main duties of the job

• To be the 'go-to' person for expert R&D business advice and develop financial strategies for R&D.
• Be the routine lead for SLAM on all business aspects of R&D.
• Play a leading role in communicating and sharing a wider understanding of critical elements of R&D business across the Trust.
• Build and maintain effective and professional relationships with colleagues across the various R&D networks.
• Monitor and project manage the completion of accurate and timely returns to support multiple funding streams.
• Lead on the consistent application of SLAM business rules and strategy across all aspects of R&D business.
• Provide sound business leadership on the SLAM R&D committee and other appropriate groups.
• Lead for SLAM on the information gathering, modelling and costing of all material bids for R&D funding awards.
• In partnership with the R&D and Medical Directors, and SLAM SMT, develop, maintain and oversee a process to give assurance and transparency between the source and application of all R&D funds.
• To effectively manage, develop, support and motivate the other R&D finance staff and any other resource allocated to R&D business function.

About us

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified.

Experience

• Previous management of a large and complex budget setting and reporting processes.
• Experience of R&D finance, different funding flows and reporting.
• In-depth working knowledge and experience of systems, including Excel, budgeting systems, financial ledger systems, and reporting software.

Skills

• Communication skills, particularly around explaining financial issues/data to non-financial staff and non-NHS staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.