Post Award Finance Manager

Are you eager to contribute to the financial support of research initiatives within a large, innovative organisation, while advancing your financial expertise? Join UWE Bristol, a dynamic and forward-thinking institution committed to growing its research activities. As the university continues to expand its research efforts and adapt to evolving expectations from funders, there is an increasing need for enhanced financial control and reporting within this area.

As a Post-Award Finance Manager you will have a hands-on approach, playing a key role in monitoring and reporting on the financial impact of research activity, including; regular monitoring and highlighting of risk areas, enhancing and developing reporting systems, working with the Colleges and the Research Office to ensure maximum service is provided to those developing and carrying out research for the University.  Reporting to a Finance Business Partner you will work closely with key stakeholders including Research Centre Directors, Deans of Research, the Research Office and colleagues in the wider Finance Team as all work together to meet the University’s research goals.  Responsibilities include:

• Direct line-management of the Post-Award Research Finance team
• Working with the Research Office and others to enhance research award processes, facilitating smooth transfer of work to the team.
• Development of monitoring and audit work to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Development and production of reports to identify financial progress on projects and assess risk.
• Maintenance of knowledge of changing funder guidance, and dissemination across team and Research Office.

About you

We are seeking a financially proficient colleague with knowledge of research pre- and post-award funder requirements and an interest in collaborating with others to develop and improve systems across several disciplines.  You will have:

• an appropriate accounting qualification (AAT or above) or be able to demonstrate significant experience operating at this level in Research Finance.
• strong analytical skills and an ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial experts.
• strong leadership and team management abilities to inspire and develop your team.
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus and will also involve working with colleagues at our Glenside and City campuses.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Anthony Everitt on 0117 328 2660 or email: anthony.everitt@uwe.ac.uk

This is a full-time, permanent post working 37 hours per week.This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

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