Research Funding/Pre-Awards Business Analyst & Account Manager

Fusion Practices; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Grants Management seeks a Research Funding/Pre-Awards Business Analyst & Account Manager in London. The ideal candidate will excel in client relations, data analysis, and improving pre-award processes within a SaaS platform. Join a dynamic team focused on transforming Grants Management through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in research funding and pre-award administration required.
• Effective communication skills for user training and support.
• Attention to detail and independence in managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current pre-award systems and processes with clients.
• Recommend improvements and provide training to end-users.
• Facilitate workshops to align feedback and needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in system administration, preferably in research or academia

Tools

Data visualization tools

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Research Funding/Pre-Awards Business Analyst & Account Manager, London

Client: Fusion Practices

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 86a7ce2c5b93

Job Views: 10

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

GrantsNow is a leading SaaS Cloud solution for Grants Management, including Pre-Awards, Due Diligence, Contract & Ethics Management & Post-Awards. Due to our rapid growth and expansion of our client base, we are expanding our team with this role. We have won several awards, including the ERP Innovation of the Year award, and were finalists for the British Computing Society awards for IT Vendor of the Year and Development Team of the Year.

GrantsNow is owned by Fusion Practices Limited, a leading IT consultancy based in Farringdon, London with over 300+ consultants across the globe. We deliver Finance and HR transformations across Higher education, financial services, insurance, banking, construction, and the public sector.

Overview of the role:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Pre-Awards administration, excellent communication skills, experience in the research or higher education sector, data analysis, and an overall understanding of research funding processes. This role is key in managing client relationships, ensuring an excellent user experience, and providing analytical support to optimize pre-award processes within our software.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of transforming Grants Management using the latest AI tools and technologies in our SaaS platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with clients to analyze current pre-award systems and processes.
• Identify improvements and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with research administrators, faculty, and stakeholders to understand their needs.
• Gather and document business requirements.
• Provide training and support to end-users on system functionalities and updates.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings for feedback and alignment.
• Work with the development team to translate requirements into system enhancements.
• Support and train users, addressing issues promptly.
• Participate in project teams for pre-award initiatives.
• Occasional UK travel to meet clients onsite.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in system administration, preferably in research or academia.
• Strong understanding of research funding and pre-award administration.
• Proficiency in research administration systems.
• Excellent analytical skills for interpreting data and generating insights.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, demonstrating initiative.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is desirable.