Senior Research Finance Manager

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Finance Manager to lead a team in delivering high-quality finance services within a vibrant academic environment. This role is pivotal in supporting cutting-edge research and innovation projects. You will engage with diverse stakeholders, ensuring effective financial management and reporting. The position offers a dynamic work atmosphere, where you can make a significant impact on the university's research initiatives. If you are an experienced financial manager with a passion for academia, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in research.
• Proven ability to explain complex finance concepts to non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide high-quality finance and post-award service.
• Assist in planning, monitoring, reporting, and decision-making.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Analytical skills

IT skills (complex spreadsheets)

Interpersonal skills

People management skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in finance/accounting

Professional financial/accounting qualification (ICAS, ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Research Finance Manager

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Salary: from £53,204 to £61,301 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. LSE is a vibrant and cosmopolitan community in the heart of London, with a diverse staff and student body.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Finance Manager. Reporting to the Research Accountant and Head of Research Awards, you will be responsible for leading a team to provide a comprehensive and high-quality finance and post-award service, supporting our world-renowned Research Centres to deliver cutting-edge research and innovation projects. You will also be responsible for a range of tasks to assist in planning, monitoring, reporting, and informing decision-making.

This is a new role and comes at an exciting time, as the School’s Research for the World strategy is emerging.

The successful candidate will have:

1. A Degree or equivalent with a relevant professional financial/accounting qualification (e.g. ICAS, ICAEW, CIMA or CIPFA) or working towards qualification.
2. At least 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a research or academic environment.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills, proven ability to explain complex finance concepts and the implications of financial decisions to non-specialists, excellent analytical skills and IT skills (in particular, design and use of complex spreadsheets).
4. Superb interpersonal, people management, and time management skills, with proven ability to influence others to achieve aims and evidence of successfully developing their own team.
5. Experience of leading and managing significant projects and budgets.

In return, we offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, and excellent training and development opportunities as part of a thriving Research & Innovation division.

LSE is a campus-based university, and staff are expected to attend the London campus in fulfilling their role. Most staff balance working from the campus and remotely. We, therefore, encourage applications from applicants who can routinely travel to the London campus.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description, and the person specification.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 13 April 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.