Job summary
Closing Date: 09.11.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 10.11.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 17.11.25
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Finance Professional to join its dynamic Financial Management team. The successful applicant will have the responsibility for providing guidance and support, accurate financial information, and developing strong financial governance controls within the Research Directorate. This opportunity will give the successful candidate a real opportunity to strengthen their existing financial and inter-personal skills as well as to expand their knowledge of NHS Finances associated with research activities within an NHS setting.
The successful candidate will report to and deputise for the Finance Business Partner, delivering a comprehensive business service, ensuring effective delivery of financial performance, and exploiting opportunities for commercialisation to maximise research revenues to the Trust whilst ensuring strict adherence to different external organisational guidelines and reporting deadlines.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must have the ability to work to multiple deadlines, objectives and targets having an excellent track record of meeting deadlines and delivering objectives in a timely manner. The role will involve producing routine financial monitoring information, providing support and advice to budget holders whilst acting as a link support person aligned to a specified division. Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus are essential.
The post-holder will provide specialist technical accounting and business knowledge associated with undertaking research activities within the NHS, Universities, and Industry. They will also have strong analytical skills and be able to effectively communicate complex financial issues to financial and non-financial people both internal and external to the Trust.
The post holder will be expected to apply project accounting principles for each and every researcher's grants and trials, but at the same time apply standard NHS accounting principles to the day-to-day financial management of the overall Directorate.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The major responsibilities of the role are providing information and advice relating to the financial and non-financial performance management of the Research Directorate, for example on budgets & budgetary control, budget reports, income and expenditure analysis and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Crucially this will require the post holder to actively engage with the Foundation Trusts researchers and develop a detailed understanding of the financial implications of the research activities they are undertaking. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to the latest guidance/policies as well as in line with the Foundation Trusts Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and strategic goals.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details for the role's main responsibilities.
Research is embedded into the heart of the Trusts services. We operate over several sites, including our very own dedicated Bradford Institute for Health Research. We work closely with neighbouring Universities to ensure Academic and Clinical Research is translated into patient care. Our staff, patients and carers are involved in research that is nationally and internationally renowned and aims to improve the lives of people in Bradford and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The major responsibilities of the role are providing information and advice relating to the financial and non-financial performance management of the Research Directorate, for example on budgets & budgetary control, budget reports, income and expenditure analysis and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Crucially this will require the post holder to actively engage with the Foundation Trusts researchers and develop a detailed understanding of the financial implications of the research activities they are undertaking. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to the latest guidance/policies as well as in line with the Foundation Trusts Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and strategic goals.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details for the role's main responsibilities.
Research is embedded into the heart of the Trusts services. We operate over several sites, including our very own dedicated Bradford Institute for Health Research. We work closely with neighbouring Universities to ensure Academic and Clinical Research is translated into patient care. Our staff, patients and carers are involved in research that is nationally and internationally renowned and aims to improve the lives of people in Bradford and beyond.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification experience in a Finance position at a University or NHS organisation
- Experience of management accounting, forecasting and reporting
- Staff management experience and providing training to support finance and non-finance staff
- Experience of contributing to preparation and submission of research funding applications
Desirable
- Experience in contributing to the identification and implementation of cost improvement plans
- Experience in contract negotiations
Skills
Essential
- Excellent analytical/numeracy skills and an ability to interpret and present complex information into meaningful management information
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Good presentation skills for conveying complex concepts and information
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and integrated ledger/reporting systems
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet objectives with conflicting deadlines
- Ability to plan, prioritise and work autonomously without direction from line manager
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary team working skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Knowledge and application of NHS R & D Governance Processes, NHS Financial Framework, other NHS legislation
- Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, IFRS standards and internal financial controls
- Understanding and knowledge of the financial implications of national R & D agenda and the ability to interpret national strategy in relation to local needs and to communicate that to a broad audience
Qualifications
Essential
- Full qualified accountant member of a CCAB/CIMA (or Passed Finalist)*
- Evidence of continued professional development and seeking opportunities to enhance skills.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We are one team: We trust each other and work together; We talk clearly and honestly; We make every penny count; We get better all the time
- We care: We are kind and compassionate; We take ownership and keep our word; We are passionate, proud and committed; We say thank you
- We value people: We respect each other and our patients; We embrace difference; We support each other; We say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Workplace Health & Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses, in compliance with Trust Policy.
- Able to travel to attend meetings with stakeholders, external organisations
- Able to work flexibly to meet demands of the role e.g. late meetings, off site
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification experience in a Finance position at a University or NHS organisation
- Experience of management accounting, forecasting and reporting
- Staff management experience and providing training to support finance and non-finance staff
- Experience of contributing to preparation and submission of research funding applications
Desirable
- Experience in contributing to the identification and implementation of cost improvement plans
- Experience in contract negotiations
Skills
Essential
- Excellent analytical/numeracy skills and an ability to interpret and present complex information into meaningful management information
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Good presentation skills for conveying complex concepts and information
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and integrated ledger/reporting systems
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet objectives with conflicting deadlines
- Ability to plan, prioritise and work autonomously without direction from line manager
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary team working skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Knowledge and application of NHS R & D Governance Processes, NHS Financial Framework, other NHS legislation
- Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, IFRS standards and internal financial controls
- Understanding and knowledge of the financial implications of national R & D agenda and the ability to interpret national strategy in relation to local needs and to communicate that to a broad audience
Qualifications
Essential
- Full qualified accountant member of a CCAB/CIMA (or Passed Finalist)*
- Evidence of continued professional development and seeking opportunities to enhance skills.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We are one team: We trust each other and work together; We talk clearly and honestly; We make every penny count; We get better all the time
- We care: We are kind and compassionate; We take ownership and keep our word; We are passionate, proud and committed; We say thank you
- We value people: We respect each other and our patients; We embrace difference; We support each other; We say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Workplace Health & Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses, in compliance with Trust Policy.
- Able to travel to attend meetings with stakeholders, external organisations
- Able to work flexibly to meet demands of the role e.g. late meetings, off site
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
