Asha Jassal (Research)Head of RD&I Finance
Asha is a qualified Management Accountant with over 25 years of experience working within the NHS. She holds a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from the University of Wolverhampton and is professionally qualified through the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Following working in the NHS in Coventry, Asha joined University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) in 1998 and has held a variety of finance roles across both clinical and corporate services. In her current role as Head of Finance for Research and Innovation (R&I), she leads a team of accountants providing strategic financial leadership for a diverse portfolio of research and innovation activities.
Throughout her career, Asha has developed extensive expertise in financial management, strategic planning, business partnering, governance, and the delivery of complex multi-million-pound research and innovation programmes. She works closely with R&I Directors and operational teams to ensure that financial resources are used effectively, supporting the development of innovative treatments, technologies, and services that improve patient care and outcomes. Combining extensive NHS finance experience with specialist knowledge of research funding and regulations, Asha brings a rigorous and commercially focused approach to financial management. She is committed to providing robust financial stewardship, constructive challenge, and value for money, enabling informed decision-making and supporting the successful delivery of the Trust's research and innovation ambitions.
In the voluntary sector, Asha has trained with the Mental Health Charity Shout and is a member of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders. She is also qualified in Japanese Jikiden Reiki.