• Manage post-award finances for a portfolio of research projects.
• Collaborate with non-financial stakeholders and project managers to ensure expenditures align with funder terms and organisational regulations.
• Provide regular financial reports and support to non-financial stakeholders.
• Conduct reviews with non-financial stakeholders to discuss project portfolios and address issues.
• Maintain knowledge of funder financial terms and conditions.
• Liaise with counterparts in other departments and institutes for shared grants.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and summaries of meetings.
• Monitor the Projects Team inbox and respond to queries.
• Invoicing and Auditing:
• Handle audits for research groups, ensuring compliance and meeting deadlines.
• Produce quarterly reports and forecasts for Innovate UK grants.
• Ensure timely invoicing in accordance with funder procedures.

• Propose and implement improvements to current processes.
• Document procedures as required
• Additional Responsibilities
• Run monthly finance reports for the department.
• Oversee the closing-out process for projects.
• Manage accounting for the annual Research Recognition Exercise.
• Train team members to run reports in the post holder's absence.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Research Finance Manager.

• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions effectively.
• Proven financial aptitude and attention to detail.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in line management.

• Full or part AAT qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in financial management within a similar setting.
• Experience in research funding administration.
• Knowledge of financial software, preferably Oracle Financials.

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