Research and Finance Manager

Imperial College London; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks a Research and Finance Manager to lead and oversee research and finance operations within the department. This pivotal role involves managing financial resources, advising on strategic decisions, and leading a team, providing a unique opportunity at a world-leading institution with a comprehensive support structure and workplace benefits.

Benefits

39 days’ annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

Generous family leave packages

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan schemes

Support for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in higher education finance management and administration.
• Experienced in budget management and financial decision-making.
• Ability to manipulate data for management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental research and finance operations.
• Lead a team of finance administrators for expert support.
• Provide advice on strategic aspects of departmental administration.

Skills

Higher education research and finance management

Developing and managing financial resources

Team management

Utilising information technology

Education

Undergraduate degree in STEM

Job description

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Bring together traditional engineering disciplines with areas such as behavioural science, design thinking, ethics, and business model innovation, to foster creativity and rigour in a single engineering discipline. The School is unique in its delivery of joint degrees with the Royal College of Art.

The Research and Finance Manager (RFM) will proactively oversee departmental research and finance operations and ensure the implementation of the Department’s research and finance strategy on a day-to-day basis. You will be a focal point for the management of the research and general ledger portfolio and other similar externally funded activities in the Department.

We are looking for a proactive and independent individual, able to work under their own direction and as part of a team.

You will support academic staff acting as a key and pivotal contact and source of information for research and financial queries within the Department, including acting as a conduit between the Department, Faculty, Research Services, and the Contracts Management Team. You will lead and manage a team of finance administrators to provide expert and comprehensive support across the Department.

You will provide advice to the School Management Committee and the Research Committee on the current and future research portfolio and other strategic aspects of departmental administration in this area. You will support the Director of Operations in the analysis, forecasting, annual budgeting round, and end-of-financial-year process, and provide continuous monitoring and tracking. You will be responsible for the implementation of Imperial’s financial policies on all transactions, and develop and continuously improve department processes and policies related to finance and research support.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who holds an undergraduate degree, or has equivalent experience, preferably in a STEM subject, with proven experience in:

• Higher education research and finance management and administration, ideally gained within an academic department and/or central service.
• Developing and managing financial resources, including preparing, managing, and monitoring budgets and the preparation and analysis of management reports to inform financial and strategic decision-making.
• Utilising information technology to manipulate data and provide management information reports.
• Managing people, including team building, coaching, motivation, and managing performance.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of the essential and desirable criteria.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities, and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various resources to support your personal and professional development.