Research Finance Coordinator

To initiate, lead, monitor and manage the financial aspects of clinical research studies that are delivered across MSEFT.

You will assist the Research Approvals Managers in assessing the ongoing financial suitability of proposed clinical research studies, by providing regular and ad hoc reports of actual against budgeted financial performance, as well as forecasting and ongoing monitoring of variances.

Advise researchers about research funding processes, including the MSEFT Research Income Distribution policy, providing financial data /reports as requested.

The Research Finance Coordinator will be the first point of contact for research funders and Sponsors with finance queries and will be responsible for the invoicing of all appropriate studies, making sure

that income is recovered in a timely manner and distributed according to Trust policy in a timely manner.

You will support, develop and line manage the Research Finance Assistant.

We require a self-motivated, pro-active individual with a structured and methodical approach to problem solving and excellent analytical, technical and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.