Role Summary
The Finance Manager will provide financial oversight for the procedures for disseminating and accounting for NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) funding within the Regional RDN (RRDN) for an annual budget of circa £30M. This role will work with the Host Organisation’s finance team and the RRDN Operations Director to ensure full accountability for RDN finance in the region. The Finance Manager will be involved in the management of the budget and will introduce, adapt and improve systems to assess applications for funding. The role will lead on the day-to-day coordination of budgets and produce forecasts and reporting of RDN expenditure as required by various stakeholders, including the RDN Coordinating Centre (RDNCC), RDN Board, and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
The role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to work independently with sound judgement and attention to detail to support the RRDN in South West Peninsula, as well as to work collaboratively with colleagues across England.
About the Role
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.
More detail about the role
The contractual base can be either Truro, Plymouth, Exeter or Taunton, with regular travel to local and regional offices required
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to joint a dynamic and friendly Research and Delivery Network. The purpose of the role is to provide robust financial accountability, supported by the Finance Officer and Host Organisation finance team. Key responsibilities for this role include ensuring, at all times, that there is clear transparency of RDN usage and that there is a clear audit trail for the accountability of expenditure. The role will ensure that all processes will align to the Host Organisation’s Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), and lead on developing and implementing a streamlined system for the receipt and payment of invoices from research Delivery Organisations (organisations delivering RDN portfolio research) across the RRDN region. The role will also be responsible for oversight of the processing of the Excess Treatment Costs (ETC) payments and ensuring that all payments are processed in-line with the Host Organisation requirements and within the contractual and sub-contractual arrangements for the RRDN.
The post holder is required to have a full Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CCAB), in line with the host Trust's position and the requirement for NHS AfC Band 7 finance posts,
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: 6th December 2024
For further information please contact: Ifan Jones, RRDN Operations Director, ifan.jones@nihr.ac.uk
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
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It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
