The post holder will be line managed by the Senior Finance and Contracts Manager however, there is a requirement to work flexibly across the organisation as the portfolio of programmes and schemes are likely to vary over time. The balance of duties undertaken by the post holder will vary according to annual cycles, but will include the following: Deputise for the Senior Finance and Contract Managers to design, manage and implement a portfolio of works to meet NIHR Academy business needs Producing timely accurate financial monitoring information to keep a track of the financial impact of NIHR Academy awards ensuring targets are met Analysing, investigating and resolving financial queries and discrepancies, making recommendations and liaising with internal and external stakeholders as necessary Lead with the production of reporting year on year trend analysis Producing comprehensive robust accurate and timely monthly management financial reports for the NIHR Academy Service Level Agreement Supporting programme managers responsible for analysing funding recommendations for new competitions including identifying and developing procedural changes Working with managers in setting up new award contracts; advising, suggesting resolutions, supporting implementation and the review of finance requests within new contracts Contributing to the complexities of long term financial planning including supporting with the costing of business cases and adjusting when assumptions change to meet business needs Supporting with due diligence of audit and assurance activities for all NIHR Academy Global Health Research contracts in partnership with managers e.g. desk top audits and risk assessments Design reporting structures and maintain detailed financial reports to ensure the underlying trend analysis and year on year comparisons can be clearly reported in a complex environment Ensuring the integrity of the relevant finance systems and reporting issues Providing accurate guidance on finance related matters for awards to managers Implementing policies and procedures to support the effective financial management within NIHR in line with DHSC policies Communication Effectively communicating the outcomes of complex and contentious annual finance reviews to award holders and hosts organisations, negotiating and providing reassurance to reach an agreement as appropriate Communicating and working with a range of people nationally and internationally at all levels of seniority both internal and external to the NIHR Academy Executive, in line with DHSC policies Developing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), NHS Trusts and other health-related organisations Contributing to briefings requested from Ministers offices and other government departments. This involves researching and reporting on research outputs.