R&D Finance Manager

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have a great opportunity for a part qualified accountant to come and join the R&D Finance Team.

As part of this role you will provide the necessary support to the R&D finance team which ensures that there are systems maintained or where appropriate modified to deliver timely, accurate and comprehensive financial data and information against which performance can be monitored, variances analysed, and appropriate management action advised to ensure that the directorates deliver against budget plans.

Main duties of the job

Within this role you will work together with the rest of our small dedicated team to manage the budgets for the Research & Development team this includes an annual rebasing exercise and maintenance of the yearly budgets. You will create strong relationships with the stakeholders in your directorate and ensure that funding received is used within the funding guidelines. You will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the reporting required by the directorate. You will be able to analyse and explain findings around the trend variances and forecasts and be able to provide guidance to Managers. The role does require you to have an understanding of financial analysis and costing of bids for new funding applications.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6433650

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification to get an overview of the full role responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification to get an overview of the full role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Accounting qualification finalist

Desirable

Degree or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience in a finance role
Working knowledge of accounting concepts, controls, and methodologies
Understanding of Technical Accounting, Governance & Internal Controls , Trust Financial Regime
Analyse complex information

Desirable

Involvement in enhancements to process and systems.
Successful experience in multi-agency and multi professional working

Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Excel (or another spreadsheet package)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Accounting qualification finalist

Desirable

Degree or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience in a finance role
Working knowledge of accounting concepts, controls, and methodologies
Understanding of Technical Accounting, Governance & Internal Controls , Trust Financial Regime
Analyse complex information

Desirable

Involvement in enhancements to process and systems.
Successful experience in multi-agency and multi professional working

Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Excel (or another spreadsheet package)

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.