Finance Manager - Research & Development

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London is looking for a Finance Manager - Research and Development to oversee financial information for projects, support budget managers, and manage a small team. Candidates should have a first degree, CCAB qualification, and extensive experience in NHS R&D functions. This role is permanent and offers a competitive salary of £64,156 to £71,148 per year along with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

24/7 independent counselling support

Career-long learning opportunities

Excellent transport connections

Access to discounts

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent professional experience & CCAB Qualified.
• 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

• Ensuring all management accounting duties are fulfilled for R&D Division.
• Supporting Principal Investigators with funding for research projects.
• Line management of Management Accountant and trainee Management Accountant.

Job description

Job summary

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 Equivalents, and working collaboratively with other research organisations and external funding organisations.

Main duties

• 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.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year incl. HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 273-DN-7516855

Job locations: City Rd, London, EC1V 2PD

Job description

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 details

Employer name: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: City Rd, London, EC1V 2PD

Employer's website: https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us