Research Finance Officer

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United States The University of Manchester Full time
About Research Finance

Research Finance is a vital department within the Directorate of Finance at The University of Manchester, responsible for managing a substantial annual research income of approximately £250 million from a diverse portfolio of around 2,500 live research grants and contracts across the three University Faculties.

The Team

The Research Finance team comprises approximately 70 employees, who manage all post-award activities for all research grants and contracts. Our mission is to provide exceptional guidance, support, and insight to our research community, working collaboratively as a cohesive unit to deliver world-class transformative research.

The Role

We are recruiting three Research Finance Officers to join our team, who will be members of the Research Finance Service Delivery Team. The primary responsibility of the Research Finance Officer is to assist Senior Research Finance Officers in business partnering with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice and guidance across all post-award tasks and activities for research awards within a designated, non-fixed portfolio.

The Person
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Strong numeracy skills, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deliver a high-quality and professional service.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise a variety of work activities in a busy environment and meet strict deadlines.
  • A continuous improvement mindset and the capability to adapt processes to accommodate changes in research and higher education.
What You Can Expect
  • A competitive salary and the opportunity to work for an internationally recognised University.
  • A generous annual leave entitlement of 23-27 days, depending on length of continuous service, plus bank holidays.
  • Closure between the Christmas and New Year periods, in addition to your annual leave entitlement.
  • Access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, supporting your physical, mental, and financial health and legal advice.
  • Leading pensions schemes, travel season tickets loans, workplace nursery, staff networking groups, discounts for all the family to enjoy, and so much more.
  • Training, career opportunities, and career progression.


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