National Research and Development Finance Manager

Powys Teaching Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Welsh Health Organisation is seeking a National Research and Development Finance Manager to oversee financial functions, ensure compliance with policies, and collaborate across teams. Candidates should possess NHS finance experience and relevant qualifications. The post is a fixed term for 3 years, and the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. This role offers an opportunity to impact healthcare delivery through effective financial management.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance within the NHS, public or private sector.
• Understanding of the NHS infrastructure and partner organisations.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate finance functions in relation to Welsh Government reporting.
• Provide professional financial advice and management.
• Support the implementation of finance policy and procedures.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective engagement

Innovative problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership by example

Flexibility

Education

CCAB fully qualified

Job description

National Research and Development Finance Manager

A unique and exciting fixed term secondment opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a National Research and Development Finance Manager (Band 7)

The post is fixed term / secondment for 3 years due to funding.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

This role will suit a self-motivated individual with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day to day supervision.

The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.

Main duties of the job

The key duties as follows:

support the day-to-day co-ordination and provision of the finance and funding support functions in relation to Welsh Government level reporting, financial planning, financial management, transformation

providing professional financial advice, support and information to enable effective and proactive budgets and financial management

support the Research Funding Team in the performance management of Health and Care Research Wales Research Delivery Funding and other research related income and attend monthly meetings with each NHS organisation across Wales.

support the implementation of national, local and ongoing development of the research and development finance policy and procedures

contributing to the positive culture and governance arrangements in the development of accounting, budgeting and reporting systems, strategies and plans.

supporting the Commercial Research Delivery Lead, Head of Research Support and Operations, National Research Funding team, Finance Officer and the wider Health and Care Research Wales infrastructure in adhering to the research and development finance policy and research related financial strategies.

About us

This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.

Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.

Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government's overarching goal which is to ensure that today's research makes a difference to tomorrow's care.

Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales. Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Person Specification

Qualifications

• CCAB fully qualified participating in CPD
• Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner organisations
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Finance experience within the NHS, public or private sector
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience of successfully managing budgets
• Experience in delivering within challenging financial situations

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture including future scenario planning
• Ability to engage effectively, gain the confidence with all disciplines at all levels within the organisation, and build positive and constructive relationships both internally and externally
• Deals innovatively with problems and challenges, encouraging others to think in innovative ways to tackle issues
• Ability to deliver to tight timescales and under pressure, including the maintenance of good working papers/records
• Inspire others and lead by example
• Able to make calm, rational decisions in the face of adversity
• Possess a flexible approach to work.

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.