Finance Officer

UCL AI Centre; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCL AI Centre seeks a dedicated individual to support finance functions for research projects. This full-time, hybrid-role involves managing proposal processes, financial monitoring, and collaborating with the finance team. Ideal candidates will possess Excel skills and an interest in research funding processes.

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Excel necessary.
• Knowledge of financial processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage research proposal processes and contracts.
• Follow financial monitoring procedures and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Mecheng Finance Team.

Skills

Knowledge of financial processes

Excel proficiency

Interest in research funding

Education

A Level or equivalent

Job description

Ref Number B04-06176
Professional Expertise: Finance Department, UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location: London
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: £35,930-£41,255
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Working Type: Hybrid
Available for Secondment: Yes
Closing Date: 25-Jun-2025

About Us

UCL Mechanical Engineering has been pioneering the development of engineering education. We develop and apply core competencies to produce world-class research into a wider range of engineering challenges than most would imagine.

About The Role

This position will play a key role in supporting the department’s externally and internally funded research projects. Responsibilities include managing the research proposal process, handling research contract requests, following financial monitoring procedures, reporting, and other grant project tasks as requested by Principal Investigators. The role requires close collaboration with the Mecheng Finance Team.

About You

You will be educated to A Level or equivalent, or have relevant skills acquired in higher education administrative settings. Knowledge of financial processes and regulations is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. You should have an interest in research funding processes within a higher education/research environment, and excellent knowledge of Excel, including understanding and using numerical formulae. Your application should include a statement expressing your interest, highlighting relevant experience, and explaining how this secondment would benefit your career development.

What We Offer

This post is open to UCL internal staff only, as a secondment starting as soon as possible until 5th January 2026. For more information on rewards and benefits, visit UCL Rewards and Benefits.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we value diversity as a source of creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality, fairness, and inclusivity, and encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ individuals.

Available documents include the job description PDF, accessible via the provided link.