Job Summary
This role provides business and financial leadership for all aspects of Research and Development linked to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The Finance Business Partner will also represent the Trust within the wider Kings Health Partners (KHP) research network as required.
The position requires exceptional communication and negotiation skills to work with South London and Maudsley NHS FT Directors, leading national clinicians, academics, and across cross-organisational research networks under the KHP umbrella and beyond.
The core objective is to provide analysis, reporting, and expert advice to maximise research income while accurately aligning and reporting research costs with financial rigour.
- Employer: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Finance Business Partner
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Salary: £70,396 to £80,837 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 13 October 2025
Main Duties of the Job
Act as the go-to person for expert R&D business advice.
Develop financial strategies for R&D to help the Trust meet its objectives.
Lead on all business aspects of R&D and escalate issues to SMT or Clinical Directors when required.
Communicate and share a wider understanding of R&D business across the Trust.
Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues across research networks.
Monitor and manage accurate and timely returns to support multiple funding streams.
Ensure consistent application of South London and Maudsley NHS FT business rules and strategy across R&D.
Provide business leadership on the R&D committee and other groups.
Lead on information gathering, modelling, and costing of bids for R&D funding awards.
Partner with R&D and Medical Directors and SMT to oversee transparent processes for R&D funds.
Manage, support, and motivate R&D finance staff and allocated resources.
About South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
The South East London Finance Academy is committed to professional development and career growth, particularly for under-represented groups.
As part of its Secondment Pledge, this permanent role offers the flexibility of a potential secondment opportunity. Interested applicants should discuss this option with their current line manager and the recruiting manager. Agreement will be required from both host and receiving organisations.
On successful completion of the secondment, there is potential to convert the role into a substantive appointment.
Job Responsibilities
Provide expert R&D business advice and help develop financial strategies.
Lead on all R&D business aspects, escalating when needed.
Communicate and broaden understanding of R&D business across the Trust.
Provide analytical information and narrative for Trust Planning and Financial reporting.
Build and maintain effective relationships across research networks.
Monitor and manage accurate returns for funding streams.
Apply South London and Maudsley NHS FT business rules and strategy consistently.
Evaluate and challenge risks and opportunities relating to R&D.
Provide business leadership on R&D committees and groups.
Lead on bids for R&D funding (both Trust-led and multi-organisation bids).
Partner with Directors and SMT to ensure transparency in R&D funding.
Manage, support, and motivate R&D finance staff and resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: CCAB qualified
Experience
Essential: Previous management of large and complex budget setting and reporting processes
Desirable: Experience within the NHS
Essential: Experience in R&D finance, funding flows, and reporting
Desirable: Experience in NHS R&D finance
Essential: Knowledge of systems such as Excel, budgeting systems, financial ledger systems, reporting software (e.g. Business Objects)
Skills
Essential: Strong communication skills, particularly explaining financial issues/data to non-financial and non-NHS staff.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS submission to check for previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Since April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement. Guidance: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More details are available on the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
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