Finance Manager (Research & Development)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

The Research and Development (R&D) Directorate is entirely funded with external income which comes from multiple sources. This changes year on year and throughout the year related to direct patient activity, commercial and non-commercial research grants, Department of Health and Social Care Excess Treatment Costs and National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) infrastructure and strategic funding.

The post holder will:

Oversee the finance team within the Research and Development (R&D) Directorate ensuring financial information is processed in accordance with internal Trust procedures and standing financial instructions and external requirements of the NIHR, Charity and Life Sciences commercial partners.

Provide comprehensive support for the management of R&D funding, which will include ensuring there are robust processes in place for the management of R&D finance including commercial and non-commercial income projection, activity costing, cost recovery and funding distribution across the whole Trust and managing highly complex enquiries in relation to these.

Work closely with the R&D Director and Associate Directors, Lead Research Nurse and Matron and Senior R&D Manager to provide financial assistance and advice as required to the R&D professional services and clinical teams and contribute to corporate reporting including to the Trust Board and external NIHR funders and providing strategic and business planning advice to the senior R&D team.

Prepare and complete internal Trust and external accounts and returns, ensuring this meets internal and external timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 9-5

Interview Date: 24th November 2025

For further information please contact: Helen Quinn, Research and Development Director helen.quinn@nhs.net or Elizabeth Gordon, Lead Research Nurse elizabeth.gordon2@nhs.net for further information

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.

Benefits

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'll help you get there.

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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll 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'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)