Research Finance Assistant Manager

Research Services

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until 31st January 2024 as cover for maternity leave.

Summary of the role

The Research Finance Section of Research Services is responsible for the financial administration of the University’s research grants and contracts. The post-holder will be working as part of the Environment, Science & Economy (ESE) Research Funder Cluster; supporting grant holders with financial administration activities relating to externally funded research and research-related projects; whilst also contributing to the success of the ESE Faculty’s research agenda. This includes: the setting up of projects; monitoring of budgets; reconciliation; variance analysis; preparation, inputting and approval of journals; issuing invoices; reporting to Funders; together with other day to day portfolio and team management tasks.

The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the technical aspects of research finances at both portfolio and Faculty level. They will be able to; work well under pressure and using their own initiative; be able to continually prioritise tasks; have the ability to interpret the financial terms and conditions of externally funded grants and contracts, applying University and recognised accounting conventions; and have previous experience in developing administrative and financial processes. The successful applicant will also be able to deal with stakeholders, staff and students at all levels within, and external to, the University. Applicants should be able to demonstrate proactivity, have excellent spreadsheet, analytical and communication skills, together with a breadth of accounting knowledge equivalent to the Association of Accounting Technician qualification.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

If you would like to discuss this position please contact Ryan Mills (Research Finance Manager), [email protected].