Finance Manager - Research & Development | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the City of London is seeking a Finance Manager for Research and Development. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, supporting Principal Investigators, and managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have experience in management accounting and financial oversight. This position offers a competitive salary, NHS Pension scheme, and various benefits to support your growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NHS Pension Scheme

Career-long learning opportunities

Free Pilates classes

Access to NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting duties.
• Ability to train and support budget holders.
• Experience in securing funding for projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounting duties for R&D Division.
• Support Principal Investigators with financial oversight.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial oversight

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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.

This advert closes on Saturday 11 Oct 2025