Research Finance Officer

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare and academic partnership in Central London is seeking a Research Finance Officer to manage financial administration of research projects. This role includes ensuring compliance with financial regulations, preparing financial statements, and providing expert guidance to researchers. The ideally qualified candidate will possess strong project accounting and financial management skills, alongside solid computer literacy. The position offers a hybrid working pattern with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration, ideally within research or public-sector environments.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and budget management.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• High level of computer literacy, with experience in financial systems.
• Knowledge of NHS finance and funder reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the post-award financial administration of research projects.
• Ensure compliance with NHS financial regulations.
• Interpret financial terms from research contracts.
• Prepare and submit financial statements to stakeholders.
• Carry out financial controls and support year-end reporting.
• Provide financial guidance to researchers and staff.
• Support project closure processes and final claims.

Skills

Experience in financial administration

Strong understanding of project accounting

Ability to interpret financial information

High level of computer literacy

Knowledge of research funding mechanisms

Tools

Oracle

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Finance Officer to join a leading London based Research & Innovation division within a major healthcare and academic partnership. This pivotal role supports the financial management of externally funded research awards, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and high-quality financial stewardship across a diverse research portfolio.

Role information

• Salary: £150 per day inclusive of holiday pay
• Contract type: Full time, 3-month contract
• Start date: February
• Location: Central London – Hybrid Working Pattern

Job responsibilities

• Manage the post-award financial administration of externally funded research projects, ensuring compliance with NHS financial regulations and funder requirements
• Maintain accurate project accounts, monitor expenditure, and support timely income collection from external sponsors
• Interpret and apply financial terms from research contracts, ensuring correct project setup, amendments, and reporting
• Prepare and submit regular financial statements to Principal Investigators and senior research finance stakeholders
• Carry out financial controls including identifying miscoding, processing journals, preparing accruals, and supporting year-end financial reporting
• Provide expert financial guidance to researchers and departmental staff on allowable expenditure, budget management, and financial processes
• Support project closure processes, including reconciliations and preparation of final financial claims

Candidate profile

• Experience in financial administration, ideally within research, higher education, NHS, or another public-sector environment
• Strong understanding of project accounting, financial controls, and budget management
• Ability to interpret financial information, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• High level of computer literacy, including experience with financial systems (Oracle desirable)
• Knowledge of research funding mechanisms, NHS finance, or funder reporting requirements

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.