Deputy Finance Manager - Research (Heart, Lung & Critical Care)

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Deputy Finance Manager - Research (Heart, Lung & Critical Care)

The closing date is 24 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the Research Deputy Finance Manager role within the Heart, Lung and Critical Care finance team at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

This post requires experience in a management accounting environment and for the candidate to have made significant progress towards their CCAB qualification.

It is essential for the post holder to demonstrate strong communication, team working, organisational and IT skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. In addition, the ability to work independently and proactively is required.

The post will mainly be based at Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, SW3 6NP

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the accurate delivery of financial reporting to a tight monthly deadline.

The post holder will also have key duties around forecasting, costing and budget setting, and will need to support senior colleagues within the Research Directorate with grant costings, returns, and ad-hoc queries as required.

About us

As part of a close-knit team, the post holder will report to the Finance Manager for the Research Directorate and will be responsible for the accurate delivery of financial reporting to a tight monthly deadline.

Job responsibilities

You will also support the Trust's productivity and transformation programme.

The post is based at the Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, with hybrid working across all our sites. Travel will be required to Harefield Hospital, Guy's, and St Thomas's Hospitals.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications

• CCAB Finalist or CCAB part-qualified with extensive experience.

Experience & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of financial and other duties placed on NHS organisations.
• Experience of the budget setting process.

Skills & Abilities

• Highly developed analytical skills to solve highly complex financial and non-financial problems.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a year, inclusive of HCA (pro rata)