Research Finance Manager

Brunel University London; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A research-intensive university in the UK is looking for a Research Finance Manager to provide vital financial support for academic projects. This role involves managing complex research grants and offering advice to researchers while ensuring compliance with funding regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in research finance and strong analytical skills. The position offers a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, excellent benefits, and a hybrid working approach.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing research finance projects.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex research projects.
• Provide financial advice to researchers and administrative staff.
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and reporting for research grants.

Skills

Research grant management

Financial advice

Post award administration

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Research Finance Manager - 11606

As the research finance expert, this role is a key point of financial advice and support to academic researchers, Institute Administrative staff and other University departments involved in post award administration, and will manage a portfolio of research projects, many large and / or complex.

College / Directorate Finance Directorate Posted Date 12 / 10 / 2023 Closing Date 12 / 11 / 2023 Ref No 4129 Documents (PDF, 177.77kb)

Location : Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary : Grade 7 from : £39,607.00 to £46,771.00 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £50,858.00 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Hours : Full-time

Contract Type : 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

As a member of the Brunel Management Accounts Team, this role provides leadership on research grant management. The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive and high-quality post award service for externally funded research and related projects of the University. As the research finance expert, this role is a key point of financial advice and support to academic researchers, Institute Administrative staff and other University departments involved in post award administration, and will manage a portfolio of research projects, many large and / or complex. The post holder is also responsible for a range of tasks to assist in planning, monitoring, reporting and to inform decision making

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Interviews will take place on week of 20th November 2023 in person

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.