Job summary
Closing Date: 19.02.26
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 20.02.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 02.03.26 (Dates May Differ)
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, & innovative 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 Clinical research activities within a busy acute hospital setting.
Research is embedded into the heart of the Trust's services. We operate over several sites, including our very own dedicated Bradford Institute for Health Research, which hosts one of the NIHR funded Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDC). We work closely with other organisations (including Pharma) to ensure Clinical Research is embedded 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.
Main duties of the job
The role will deputise for the Finance Business Partner & Finance Manager, to deliver a comprehensive business service, ensure effective financial performance, & maximise research income through commercial opportunities, while ensuring compliance with external guidelines & reporting deadlines.
The post holder must be able to manage multiple deadlines and targets, produce routine financial monitoring information, and provide financial advice and support to budget holders, acting as a key finance contact for a specified division. Strong communication skills, customer focus, and proven delivery against objectives are essential. The role reports to the Finance Business Partner and includes line management responsibility for finance support staff.
The successful candidate will provide specialist accounting and business expertise relating to clinical research across the NHS, universities, and industry, applying project accounting principles to grants and clinical trials alongside NHS and research accounting standards. Responsibilities include financial and non-financial performance reporting, budgetary control, income and expenditure analysis, and KPI reporting. The role requires close engagement with Clinical Research Teams to ensure accurate costing of research activity, compliance with policies, Standing Financial Instructions, & strategic objectives, and appropriate contractual arrangements with third parties.
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
Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
The successful candidate will have relevant post-qualification experience in a Finance position within an NHS organisation or Clinical Research setting, ideally having worked with research budgets and Clinical research and contracts. The successful candidate also needs to be an effective communicator with strong influencing and negotiating skills. They also need to possess strong analytical and technical skills (e.g. Power Pivots, Power BI, or equivalent) and will be able to work to demanding deadlines.
Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
The successful candidate will have relevant post-qualification experience in a Finance position within an NHS organisation or Clinical Research setting, ideally having worked with research budgets and Clinical research and contracts. The successful candidate also needs to be an effective communicator with strong influencing and negotiating skills. They also need to possess strong analytical and technical skills (e.g. Power Pivots, Power BI, or equivalent) and will be able to work to demanding deadlines.
Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification experience in a Finance position at a Higher Education Institute or within a Healthcare environment
- Experience of preparation and submission of research funding costings and applications
- Experience of deputising at Senior Management meetings
- Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures.
Desirable
- Staff management experience and experience of providing training to support finance and non-finance staff
- Experience in contract negotiations including the NIHR NCVR process
- Experience in clinical trial financial management
Qualifications
Essential
- Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB / CIMA member) or passed finalist (demonstration of equivalent qualification, skills or experience is an acceptable alternative)
- Educated to Degree level 2:2 or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent analytical/numeracy skills and an ability to interpret and present complex data as meaningful management information, including use of Power Pivots, Power BI, or equivalent
- Expertise 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 within an agreed framework and the ability to take responsibility for the work of a team of support staff
- Ability to communicate at all levels, with all medical and non-medical staff. Ability to explain complex financial and non-financial concepts and information to a range of audiences.
- Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation skills and the ability to influence Senior Managers
- A commitment to continually improve IT skills through formal and informal training and personal development.
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary team working skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Technical knowledge & practical application of financial and accounting procedures, IFRS standards & internal financial controls
- Understanding of the wider operational functioning of a complex acute hospital and how this impacts on financial issues
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- 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
- Understanding & working knowledge of all the components of Clinical Research Costing, including National Contract Value Review (NCVR), AcoRD, SoECAT's and Excess Treatment Costs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification experience in a Finance position at a Higher Education Institute or within a Healthcare environment
- Experience of preparation and submission of research funding costings and applications
- Experience of deputising at Senior Management meetings
- Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures.
Desirable
- Staff management experience and experience of providing training to support finance and non-finance staff
- Experience in contract negotiations including the NIHR NCVR process
- Experience in clinical trial financial management
Qualifications
Essential
- Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB / CIMA member) or passed finalist (demonstration of equivalent qualification, skills or experience is an acceptable alternative)
- Educated to Degree level 2:2 or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent analytical/numeracy skills and an ability to interpret and present complex data as meaningful management information, including use of Power Pivots, Power BI, or equivalent
- Expertise 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 within an agreed framework and the ability to take responsibility for the work of a team of support staff
- Ability to communicate at all levels, with all medical and non-medical staff. Ability to explain complex financial and non-financial concepts and information to a range of audiences.
- Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation skills and the ability to influence Senior Managers
- A commitment to continually improve IT skills through formal and informal training and personal development.
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary team working skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Technical knowledge & practical application of financial and accounting procedures, IFRS standards & internal financial controls
- Understanding of the wider operational functioning of a complex acute hospital and how this impacts on financial issues
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- 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
- Understanding & working knowledge of all the components of Clinical Research Costing, including National Contract Value Review (NCVR), AcoRD, SoECAT's and Excess Treatment Costs.
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).
