The University of Manchester
Research Finance Manager
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About Research Finance (RF)
Research Finance manages around £268 million in annual research income from approximately 2,500 active grants and contracts across three faculties. The team oversees all post-award activities and our mission is to empower Researchers to excel on their groundbreaking work by providing professional guidance and exceptional support.
As part of the Directorate of Finance, we will be recognised for providing excellent customer service and accurate, targeted management information in an innovative, resourceful and collaborative manner. We will strive to embrace continuous improvement and partnership working across the university while embracing the values of the University of Manchester.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and organised Research Finance Manager to lead all post-award operations within a designated portfolio, typically covering multiple Departments or Divisions within a School. The RFM will support the Senior Research Finance Manager (SRFM) in improving processes and systems to enhance services for research budget holders, coordinate faculty team workloads, support revenue billing, and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
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By ensuring efficient financial management and compliance, the RFM plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking research that advances knowledge and benefits society.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should have:
- Experience managing teams during change
- Strong communication skills with finance and non-finance colleagues
- A continuous improvement approach and adaptability
- Excellent organisational and numeracy skills
Benefits
Employees enjoy:
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional closure over Christmas/New Year
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, Nursery schemes
- Staff discounts and recognition schemes
Learn more: [University Benefits](University Benefits)
For more about our organisation: [About The University of Manchester](About The University of Manchester)
As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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How To Apply
Reference the job description and person specification when completing your application’s additional information section, as these will inform the shortlisting process.
Please note: We cannot respond to agency enquiries or accept CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the role:
Name: Jamie Flood
Email: jamie.flood@manchester.ac.uk
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