Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Finance Manager - Research & Development

The closing date is 11 October 2025

Job summary

There is now an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as Finance Manager - Research and Development . The post-holder is responsible for overseeing the provision of accurate and timely financial information for the Research and Development (Discovery) Division, supporting budget managers and principal investigators with their financial responsibilities, line management of two Whole Time Equivalent's, and working collaboratively with other research organisations and external funding organisations.

Main duties of the job

o Ensuring all management accounting duties are fulfilled for R&D (Discovery) Division including annual budget-setting process, in-year monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.o Training, advising, and supporting budget holders in their financial responsibilitieso Supporting Principal Investigators by securing funding for the research projects, and financial oversight of their projects from inception to close-down o Line management of Management Accountant and trainee Management Accountanto Ensuring all external reporting requirements are met, including meeting deadlines that are sometimes challengingo Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including DHSC, NIHR, NHS Trusts, Universities, charities and other funders

About us

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DN-7516855

Job locations

City Rd

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring all management accounting duties are fulfilled for R&D (Discovery) Division including annual budget-setting process, in-year monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis. Training, advising, and supporting budget holders in their financial responsibilities Supporting Principal Investigators by securing funding for the research projects, and financial oversight of their projects from inception to close-down Line management of Management Accountant and trainee Management Accountant Ensuring all external reporting requirements are met, including meeting deadlines that are sometimes challenging Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including DHSC, NIHR, NHS Trusts, Universities, charities and other funders

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education

Essential

First degree or equivalent professional experience & CCAB Qualified

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an NHS R&D Function & 3 years management accounting experience

Knowledge

Essential

Thorough experience of financial management gained within a complex environment, budgetary control, finance modelling, forecasting and management information processes.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Proactive approach to problem solving, anticipating issues before they arise, and developing solutions.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

First degree or equivalent professional experience & CCAB Qualified

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an NHS R&D Function & 3 years management accounting experience

Knowledge

Essential

Thorough experience of financial management gained within a complex environment, budgetary control, finance modelling, forecasting and management information processes.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Proactive approach to problem solving, anticipating issues before they arise, and developing solutions.

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Rd

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Rd

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)