Grants & Finance Manager

About the Role

Oxford Cancer is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as a Grants & Finance Manager. In this pivotal role, you will report to the Senior Executive Officer and take responsibility for managing research grants from initial costing through to final reporting for a portfolio of research projects. You will ensure that grants are administered in full compliance with funder terms and conditions.

You will work closely with senior academics, external funders, and internal teams, including Finance, HR, and wider administrative staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

As part of your role, you will stay updated on University policies and procedures, maintain strong relationships with Research Services, Research Accounts, and other academic departments, and contribute to the smooth and efficient financial management of Oxford Cancer.

This is a full-time position offered on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2027.

The role is based at Oxford Cancer, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE.

***An early start date would be preferable for this role***

About You

We are seeking an experienced and well-organised individual with a strong background in research grant financial administration. You will have a proven track record of managing large and complex grant portfolios, including liaising with Principal Investigators and coordinating multi-department grants where NHS and Higher Education collaboration is essential.

You will be adept at standardising and improving grant management processes, conducting audits on financial practices, and ensuring compliance with University policies and sponsor regulations. Your role will involve maintaining up-to-date knowledge of financial terms and conditions, ensuring timely grant costings and financial reconciliations, and providing expert advice on funding structures and sponsor requirements.

In addition to pre- and post-award grant management, you will play a key role in overseeing Oxford Cancer’s financial operations, supporting budget planning and forecasting, monitoring income and expenditure, and managing financial reporting for core facilities. Strong communication skills will be essential as you will liaise closely with Research Services, Research Accounts, Departmental Finance Teams, and academics to ensure effective financial administration.

The ideal candidate will have extensive financial accounting experience, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload under pressure. Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems such as Oracle Financials and X5 will be advantageous. A proactive and adaptable approach, combined with excellent attention to detail, will be key to success in this role.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

An excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

A comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy should be submitted online.

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Jackie Fellows,  jackie.fellows@oncology.ox.ac.uk

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received online before noon Monday, 10th March 2025 can be considered.

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