Research Finance Coordinator | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

We are looking for an organised and motivated Research Finance Coordinator to join the Joint Research Office and support the effective financial administration of clinical research across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This post is to cover maternity leave of 12 months in a varied role offering the opportunity to work closely with research teams and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, supporting the financial management of both commercial and non-commercial research activity.

You will help maintain accurate financial records, support invoicing and income recovery, process research-related financial transactions and expenses, maintain clinical trial tracking systems, and assist with reconciliations and financial queries. You will need excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, confidence working with spreadsheets and databases, and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering a responsive and professional service.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively, problem-solving and contributing to an efficient, high-quality research finance service within a busy and dynamic research environment.

• As a Research Finance Coordinator, you will provide high-quality financial and administrative support for clinical research activity within the Joint Research Office.
• You will maintain accurate financial records and audit trails, support clinical trial invoicing and income recovery, process patient and staff expenses, complete internal recharges and account reconciliations, and maintain patient attendance and income tracking records.
• You will liaise with research teams, pharmaceutical companies, NHS organisations and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial queries and help ensure payments are received in accordance with agreed contract terms.
• You will also maintain effective clinical trial financial and administrative systems, support reporting and project work, and provide training and support to new staff where required.
• The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, confidence working with spreadsheets and financial information and the ability to prioritise workload and work collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026