Research Finance Officer
4 weeks ago
We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
What’s in it for you? Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
**Salary**: £27,131 to £28,762 with progression to £31,411 per annum
**Closing Date**: 15 January 2023
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, proactive individual to join us and work within the Research Finance Team based in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE). As part of the wider SAgE Finance team, the Research Finance Team administer the financial management of externally funded projects.
Being embedded within the SAgE Faculty gives the post holder the opportunity to be close to the research community, innovative projects, and day to day life in a research intensive Russell Group university. The post holder can also reap the benefits of being part of the wider University finance community and the development opportunities and professional support this can bring.
The role will provide a unique and exciting opportunity to work across a wide spectrum of University services supporting the financial management of projects (Research and Non Research) across the Faculty. This will include providing comprehensive support throughout the full research project life-cycle, from inception to completion.
We are looking for a confident communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Good numerical and IT skills are essential and you must be able to work accurately to tight deadlines. To thrive in the role you will need to be well organised and customer focused.
We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended/hybrid working. During your time spent on the University campus, you will be based in the heart of Newcastle city centre and be able to take advantage of all that has to offer.
Key Accountabilities
Support the implementation of an effective post award finance and project costing process at the School level to meet the requirements of the Head and Deputy Head of Faculty Finance and the Faculty PVC
Assisting the Faculty Finance Project Business Partner, contribute to the continued development of financial reports specifically to support accurate financial monitoring of projects
In liaison with project leads, undertake the costing of project amendments following recognised principles and guidelines and using appropriate systems e.g. NUProjects
Ensure effective control and adherence to both University and external sponsor’s regulations, policies and procedures is maintained within the Faculty
Work collaboratively with Faculty Research Team to deliver a flexible, proactive and seamless Research Support network for the academic community
Widen the general understanding of financial issues related to projects by the preparation and delivery of courses / workshops
Working with other key members of the Finance office e.g. Head of Contract Financial Management and Management Accountant (costing) to ensure adherence to regulations and to share best practice
Undertake any other duties of a relevant nature as required by the Faculty Finance Business Partner
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
You will have recent relevant experience of providing financial support which should include management accounting/reporting, including financial management of projects
You should have experience of project accounting including project costing
Experience of working effectively in a large and complex organisation to enable successful collaboration between the Finance, Faculty, School and other
University roles is desirable along with experience of SAP financial systems
Attributes and Behaviour
Embraces change, reviewing and revising plans to meet with changing circumstances, changing ways and policies in light of new information
Develops and implements new ideas, supporting others during change building on others ideas and suggestions and enterprising in approach
Has a clear understanding of individual or group motives, making time to listen and clarify understanding of others to avoid misinterpretation
Communicates effectively, using appropriate tools and methods tailoring content of communication to the audience, changing style, tone and
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