JOB SUMMARY:

To lead on all aspects of financial planning, management and reporting at RICE, to support the processing of all day-to-day financial transactions, and to ensure that the finance function is carried out effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a medium sized organisation (c.£1m turnover) and will have both a strategic and operational ‘hands on’ approach.

GENERAL

RICE - The Research Institute for the Care of Older People leads and collaborates on essential research and service delivery to improve the health and find effective treatment for those impacted by dementia and other related conditions.

RICE is a cutting edge research and treatment centre located in Bath, working in both clinical trial and academic research. We are an independent charity focused on essential research and provide support for people with dementia and other conditions of older age, their families and carers; dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone involved.

Our contracted NHS Memory Clinic service and post diagnosis activities also provide support to patients, families and carers.

RICE is undergoing a major rebrand and will soon be known as ReMind UK, you may see both names used in relation to this role and our wider activities during our phased transition.

THE ROLE

The role would suit an experienced finance manager who is able to work both strategically and operationally and enjoys working with colleagues across a multi-disciplinary team. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Medical and Research Director and with other colleagues in the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on the financial aspects of all RICE activities. You will have wide experience of financial and budget planning, management and reporting, and will play a key role in reporting to the Board of Trustees. You will help with costing projects for grant applications and in developing the financial elements of our clinical trials. You will need wide experience of all aspects of financial planning, management and reporting and an ability to work on your own and to deliver competing priorities to deadlines. You will also provide support to and cross cover for colleagues responsible for processing all day-to-day financial transactions.

As a member of the SLT you will also attend quarterly Trustee Board meetings and Trustee Finance and Audit Sub-Committee meetings, which take place in the evening.

Closing Date and Interviews

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 30thJune 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 9th July 2024

Please visit our website for the full job description https://www.rice.org.uk/about-us/work-for-rice/