Post-Award Grants Finance Lead, Strategy & Services

University of Birmingham; Park Central; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Research Grants Finance Officer to manage financial administration across research projects. The role involves providing financial support, building relationships with academic colleagues, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. Candidates should have a degree-level education, strong analytical skills, and experience in financial administration. The position offers a generous benefits package, including 40 days of paid holiday, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make an impact in research finance.

Benefits

Generous paid holiday (40 days)

Occupational sick pay

Pension scheme

Subsidised day nurseries

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders to build relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support throughout the post-award lifecycle for project grants.
• Build relationships with academic colleagues to understand financial information.
• Manage financial claims and reporting for project portfolio.

Skills

Financial administration

Numeracy

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Education

Degree level education

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

A leading UK university is seeking a Research Grants Finance Officer to manage financial administration across research projects. The role involves providing financial support, building relationships with academic colleagues, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. Candidates should have a degree-level education, strong analytical skills, and experience in financial administration. The position offers a generous benefits package, including 40 days of paid holiday, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make an impact in research finance.