Deputy Research Finance Manager

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Full time: 35 hours per week.

Fixed Term: for 18 months.

Colleagues in Edinburgh Research Office work in partnership with researchers to develop and deliver world-leading research. We work across the research lifecycle – growing ideas into proposals, projects and impact. We are enablers and connectors, networked across the University, able to provide the best advice to researchers and research leaders in all disciplines. We are part of a wider ecosystem of over 300 colleagues providing research support across the University of Edinburgh – linking through our Schools, Colleges and Service Groups.

The Opportunity

We are seeking colleagues who will embody our values of expertise, community, integrity and collaboration.

The Research Grants Team work closely with the University of Edinburgh research and professional service communities, partners and funders, to maximise the research academic colleagues can undertake for the funding they receive. Our expert team delivers financial management and post award administration of the University's 3,500 research grants.

A key member of the Research Grants team the Deputy Research Finance Manager will contribute to building a strong, supportive and effective team. You will have a drive to get things done whilst challenging the status quo to help us develop new ways of working.

You will embrace the management of a team of staff in the post award administration of externally funded research projects to ensure appropriate financial controls, compliance with sponsors' regulations and Research Governance and Edinburgh Research Office Research Governance framework.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • have experience of staff management within a deadline driven, high volume financial administration function
  • a strong financial management and accounting background, with experience of working within a robust financial control environment
  • be passionate about using finance as an enabler to support colleagues in their goals
  • be highly self-motivated and thrive in constantly changing environments

£37,347 to £46,974 per annum



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