Senior Research Finance Officer

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time
Job Title: Senior Research Finance Officer

The Research Finance team at The University of Manchester is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Finance Officer to join their team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in managing annual research income and ensuring the financial planning, management, and monitoring of research grants and contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure accurate financial reporting and performance analysis of research grants and contracts
  • Line manage a team of Research Finance Officers and Research Finance Assistants, providing training, development, and support
  • Accountable for regular, accurate, and appropriate processing activities in the Research Finance team
  • Provide excellent business partnering services to academics, including regular project reviews and ensuring compliance with funder terms and conditions
  • Ensure timely submission of final claims in line with funder terms and conditions
  • Identify and resolve financial risks, including under or overspends versus awarded research budgets
  • Support senior management in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for research activity in the Faculty

What We Offer:

  • Fantastic market-leading pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including a personal statement explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status.

Equal Opportunities Employer:

The University of Manchester is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.



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