Job overview

A unique and exciting fixed term secondment opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a National Senior Research and Development Finance Manager (Band 8a)

The post is fixed term / secondment for 3 years due to funding.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

This role will suit a self-motivated individual with senior leadership experience, strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work in collaboration with NHS organisations across Wales.

The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.

The postholder will have a nominated base within the NHS and will have the ability to work remotely/flexibly 

Main duties of the job

The key duties as follows:

·       Provide national leadership and expertise within the highly specialist area of R&D finance across Wales, working in close partnership with senior leaders, NHS organisations, and Welsh Government to ensure strong financial performance, early risk identification, and compliance with R&D finance policy.

·       Lead the development and embedding of robust financial modelling, and risk management across the HCRW infrastructure, supporting long-term sustainability, evidence-based decision-making, and submission of high-quality financial reports to Welsh Government.

·       Deliver accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting and monitoring, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance with funding terms, effective performance management, and oversight of cost reduction and savings plans.

·       Strengthen financial capability across the HCRW infrastructure through expert advice, training, and peer support.

Working for our organisation

This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.

Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.

Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government’s overarching goal which is to ensure that today’s research makes a difference to tomorrow’s care. 

Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales. Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.