About this role
About us
UCL is a world-leading research-intensive university with one of the UK's largest and most diverse research portfolios.
Our Research and Innovation Services (RIS) directorate supports UCL's academic community throughout the research and innovation lifecycle. Within RIS, the Post Award Operations team ensures research funding is managed effectively, responsibly and in accordance with institutional and funder requirements.
About the role
We are seeking a Research Finance Manager to lead a team of Research Finance Administrators responsible for the financial management of a diverse portfolio of research and innovation awards.
You'll oversee post-award financial activities, including reconciliations, budgets, forecasting, reporting, claims, compliance and award closure, ensuring financial risks and issues are effectively managed.
Working closely with academic departments, funders and Professional Services colleagues, you'll provide specialist advice on complex financial matters, support and develop your team, and contribute to improving financial processes, controls and service delivery.
About you
You'll have significant post-award financial management experience within a research-intensive university, including managing awards from a range of funders, international funding and foreign currency transactions.
You'll bring strong financial and analytical skills, with experience of reconciliation, forecasting, financial reporting and resolving discrepancies, alongside a sound understanding of funder requirements and financial compliance.
You'll also be an experienced people manager with excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities, provide specialist advice and drive continuous improvement.
Please note we have two opportunities available one a permanent role and one a fixed-term maternity cover which will be around 12 months. If you could indicate in your application if you are interested in the permanent role, maternity cover or both.
What we offer
UCL offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 41 days' holiday (including annual leave, bank holidays and closure days)
- Defined benefit CARE pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-site nursery and gym
- Enhanced family leave provisions
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
UCL is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Find out more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
Customer advert reference: B09-01430