An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research and Enterprise Finance Manager to work for a leading London University. This role would be ideal for an individual who has a strong understanding of Post Award Finance within a higher education setting who is looking to take a step up or lateral move within their career. The post holder will be responsible for the financial management, planning, forecast outturn and control of Enterprise activities, Research post award activity other non- teaching income.
Job responsibilities include:
- Work with the heads of research and enterprise within faculties to challenge budgets and forecasts, report on performance and identify the impact on the area’s financial sustainability
- Management of annual budget process for Faculties; ensuring that targets are accurately reflected in local budgets, liaising with Business partners, Enterprise Support office, Research, Business and Innovation Directorate and budget holders as required
- Advise departments and the Business Development team on costing, pricing and commercial matters
- Deputise for Senior Management Accountant where required including the month end close, production of monthly management report and meetings
- To be the lead finance contact for Research audits including EU
- Provide advice and guidance to the Faculties/ Departments on post award requirements, including the evidence that will be required for audit of awards
The successful candidate profile:
- Be a Qualified or part-qualified accountant such as CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA
- Experience of project/management accounting and contract management
- Experience of research and enterprise finance in higher education
- Broad experience and knowledge of excel and software literacy
- Strong experience with accounting systems. Agresso would be an advantage
Agency Reference Number: 7193360
Salary: £39,932 to £43,392
Contract Type: Permanent
Working pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Additional benefits include: 35 days holiday + bank holiday, and generous pension contribution scheme
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