The Financial Control Unit supports the preparation and analysis of VHIR’s budget execution. It also ensures the proper functioning and oversight of the Institution’s financial activity, guaranteeing compliance with the deadlines established under the applicable regulations in each case.

The FCU’s main objectives are to carry out the following tasks:

• Prepare and monitor the Institution’s budget, and analyse any deviations.
• Review cost accounting data and develop the P&L account for the different departments.
• Provide an economic reporting system and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support audits, presentations, and statistical reports for the Management and Administrative Boards.
• Control, supervise, and follow up on VHIR’s financial invoicing.
• Review and document financial procedures.
• Manage the Foundation’s tax obligations and statistical reports.

The Accounting and Revenue Unit provides support for the financial management of clinical trials, agreements and donations, plus funds from the treasury of the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), and general accounting. 

It is responsible for:

• Receiving revenue and donations, acting as the point of contact between clients and researchers.
• Issuing invoices for the provision of all research services.
• Supplying financial information, such as aggregate data per service or research groups.
• Preparing the monthly and annual financial statements.
• Advising researchers on the management of the internal accounts.
• Managing the cash. 
• Performing the financial management of the education and training courses, acting as the point of contact between the Vall d’Hebron Classroom, the researchers and the Legal Services team.

The Tenders and Procurement Unit provides support to and oversees the following activities:

• Public procurement procedures –whether for works, services or supplies– via the corresponding procedure, in accordance with the amount, duration and exclusivity.
• Subcontracting services.
• Acquisition of consumables and equipment, etc.

The most appropriate suppliers are contacted in each case, and always ensuring the subsequent proper justification through the research projects and clinical trials carried out at the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH) and the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR).

Its aim is to manage and supervise the economic and financial resources of the VHIR, guaranteeing at all times the following functions, aimed at all VHIR personnel:

• Advising personnel (researcher and structure) regarding public procurement.
• Ensuring that the development and the supervision of all public procurement procedures are carried out in accordance with the prevailing legislation applicable for each type of procurement.
• Opening up other procurement possibilities through the approval of multiple suppliers through framework agreements.
• Advising on the supply of materials and subcontracting of services under optimal conditions, supervise the procurement process with maximum efficiency, as well as report on the most appropriate creditors in each case.
• Receiving, monitoring and controlling invoices.
• Preparing payments, resolving incidents and responding to claims by creditors.