Senior Research Finance Officer

5 days ago


Sussex, United Kingdom University of Sussex Full time

Hours: 0.6 FTE (approx. 22 hours pro rata of 36.5 hours full time);

Can be worked as 3 full days or spread over 4 or 5 days.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

(The Research Finance Team currently operates a hybrid working model)

Contract: Fixed term until 30th September 2027

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date:  To be discussed with HR 

Expected start date:  ASAP

About the role

As Senior Research Finance Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of post award financial management of a portfolio of research projects, from project set-up all the way through to any audits required. You will provide post award financial advice and guidance to academics and other stakeholders in the University.

About you

Ideally you will have experience of working in post award financial management in a higher education setting, with a good grounding in accounting principles, and IT and communication skills. You will need to have effective prioritisation and management skills to manage your own portfolio and provide advice to colleagues.

About our Division

The Research and Innovation Division is leading developer of ideas and innovations that contributes to the Global Community. We contribute to new knowledge, ideas, and solutions. This leads to real change in the world and makes a difference in our lives. 

Our Strategy focuses on People, Research Strengths, Interdisciplinarity, Integrity, Grant Capture, and International Reputation. Last year alone we submitted 681 bids, received 230 awards, completed the set-up of 227 projects just to give an idea of how dynamic our Division is.

Please find further information regarding the division at Research and Innovation: University of Sussex

Why work here…

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact:

Chipo Nyandoro-Kunzvi, (c.nyandoro-kunzvi@sussex.ac.uk) or

Mark Raven (m.raven@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page  for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

£32,982 to £37,099. Grade 6, per annum, pro rata if part time



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