Finance Manager - Research & Development

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Finance Manager for their Research & Development division. The role entails overseeing financial information, managing budgets, and providing support to project leaders. Candidates should have relevant financial qualifications and experience in NHS environments. Competitive salary and multiple benefits offered.

Benefits

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Career-long learning and development opportunities

24/7 independent counselling support

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an NHS R&D Function & 3 years management accounting experience.
• Thorough experience of financial management gained within a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the provision of accurate and timely financial information.
• Ensuring all management accounting duties are fulfilled for R&D Division.
• Training, advising, and supporting budget holders.

Skills

Proactive approach to problem solving

Financial management

Education

First degree or equivalent professional experience & CCAB Qualified

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager - Research & Development

The closing date is 11 October 2025

There is now an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as Finance Manager - Research and Development. The post-holder is responsible for overseeing the provision of accurate and timely financial information for the Research and Development (Discovery) Division, supporting budget managers and principal investigators with their financial responsibilities, line management of two Whole Time Equivalent's, and working collaboratively with other research organisations and external funding organisations.

Main duties of the job

• Ensuring all management accounting duties are fulfilled for R&D (Discovery) Division including annual budget-setting process, in-year monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Training, advising, and supporting budget holders in their financial responsibilities.
• Supporting Principal Investigators by securing funding for the research projects, and financial oversight of their projects from inception to close-down.
• Line management of Management Accountant and trainee Management Accountant.
• Ensuring all external reporting requirements are met, including meeting deadlines that are sometimes challenging.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including DHSC, NIHR, NHS Trusts, Universities, charities and other funders.

About us

What\'s in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You\'ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Job responsibilities

• Ensuring all management accounting duties are fulfilled for R&D (Discovery) Division including annual budget-setting process, in-year monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Training, advising, and supporting budget holders in their financial responsibilities.
• Supporting Principal Investigators by securing funding for the research projects, and financial oversight of their projects from inception to close-down.
• Line management of Management Accountant and trainee Management Accountant.
• Ensuring all external reporting requirements are met, including meeting deadlines that are sometimes challenging.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including DHSC, NIHR, NHS Trusts, Universities, charities and other funders.

Person Specification

Education

• First degree or equivalent professional experience & CCAB Qualified

Experience

• Experience of working in an NHS R&D Function & 3 years management accounting experience

Knowledge

• Thorough experience of financial management gained within a complex environment, budgetary control, finance modelling, forecasting and management information processes.

Skills/Abilities

• Proactive approach to problem solving, anticipating issues before they arise, and developing solutions.

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.

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust