Research Finance Officer

Summary: The Research Finance Officer will support Senior Research Finance Officers in managing post-award activities for research grants and contracts at the University of Manchester. This role involves providing guidance and advice to internal and external stakeholders within a designated portfolio. The position requires strong communication, numeracy, and organizational skills to ensure high-quality service delivery. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the Research Finance team in facilitating transformative research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Senior Research Finance Officers in business partnering with stakeholders.
• Provide advice and guidance on post-award tasks and activities for research awards.
• Manage a designated, non-fixed portfolio of research grants and contracts.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and documentation.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and support to the research community.
• Plan and prioritize work activities to meet strict deadlines in a busy environment.
• Adapt processes to accommodate changes in the research and higher education field.

Key Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent numeracy skills with attention to detail.
• High-quality customer service skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Mindset for continuous improvement and adaptability.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other