Research Finance Manager

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is looking for a Research Financial Manager to support its Computer Science department. You will manage financial processes related to research funding and grants, working closely with academic staff and other professionals to ensure compliance and efficiency. Significant experience with financial systems and a solid understanding of research environments is required. The role offers 41 days of holiday and various employee benefits.

Benefits

41 days' holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery and gym

Enhanced parental pay

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of research funding processes in an HE environment.
• Proven experience in administrative support for research funding applications.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial management and administration for the Department.
• Facilitate grant and funding administration.
• Collaborate with Professional Services and academic staff.

Skills

Knowledge of research funding processes

Experience with financial systems

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

Online financial systems

Job description

About us

UCL's Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked Computer Science Department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked first in England. Through education, research and enterprise, we are shaping the future of computer science, and finding new ways we can use it to create positive change.

You will join a busy team working closely with other Professional and Academic colleagues to make significant impact to the growth and success of the Department.

About the role

The role is responsible for delivering the Department's research financial management and administration. You will facilitate grant and funding administration, and general management and monitoring of current and proposed research projects.

The role requires a high level of accuracy, financial skill and considerable initiative. The role is largely autonomous within the Department Finance team, but you will also work as part of a wider team of Professional Services colleagues, liaising with senior staff (both within and external to UCL) frequently, and collaborating with academic and research staff.

About you

You will have excellent knowledge of research funding processes and regulations within an HE/research environment, and experience of providing administrative assistance in the preparation of research funding applications.

You must have proven experience of using online financial systems and the ability to adapt to new systems quickly, as well as demonstrating you can meet tight individual and organisational deadlines and manage your own workload through effective prioritising, time management and organisational skills.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Charlotte Penny, [e-mail]

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

Standard UCL Benefits:

• 41 days' holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Option to purchase 5 additional days' annual leave
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan
• Relocation support for eligible posts
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme)
• Discounted medical insurance

Full details: UCL Rewards and Benefits.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

UCL Computer Science is proud to be the first CS department in the UK to achieve Athena SWAN Gold, recognising our deep commitment to advancing gender equality within Higher Education. We continuously work toward embodying these principles within our policies, practice, and environment.

The Department has been committed to work in ensuring that both students and staff feel supported in their study and career progression, and that the working environment is inclusive, family friendly, fair, and allows all to feel supported and welcomed.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and - for Grade 9 and 10 roles - women.

Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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