Overview
In this role you will lead and expertly advise on R&D finance, supporting quality decision-making through strong analytical support. You will integrate into the hospital group finance team, driving financial recovery and delivering robust reporting and analytics for R&D. You will shape policies, systems and processes to manage R&D income and expenditure efficiently, coordinating with senior stakeholders and external funders. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact research finance at scale.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
Responsibilities
- Advise on complex R&D accounting and queries across directorates; liaise with Finance Directors on complex matters
- Ensure adherence to rules around R&D income/expenditure by senior managers and finance staff
- Develop and implement financial strategies and R&D Finance Policy for income management and recovery
- Design and oversee systems and procedures for effective management and recovery of R&D income
- Lead development and implementation of policies and SOPs for research finance
- Drive continuous improvement of R&D finance processes, reporting, policies and SOPs
- Oversee R&D financial reporting to Director, CFO, and external funders; coordinate NIHR funding reporting
- Lead input to annual/quarterly R&D returns and mandated reporting in line with deadlines
Key requirements
- Post-qualification analytical financial management experience
- Experience of managing teams including management accounting
- Budget setting in large and complex organisations
- Producing financial monitoring reports to senior management/directors
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word for presenting financial information
- Knowledge of financial systems; IFRS experience
- Experience in Research Finance and managing multiple funding streams
- Strong reconciliation and ledger transparency experience
- Leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to understand complex situations
- Professional and positive demeanor
- IFRS knowledge
- Financial forecasting and budgeting
- Management accounting and reporting
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
