1. Finance Business Partner
£40, - 47, per annum | Hybrid
Permanent | Full-time | 40 hours per week
Shape world-class research by being the finance expert academics rely on.
This is a high-impact finance role where you’ll sit at the heart of a busy academic environment, partnering with researchers and senior stakeholders to ensure research funding is managed effectively, compliantly, and with confidence. If you enjoy working closely with non-finance colleagues, navigating complexity, and adding real value beyond the numbers, this role offers breadth, visibility, and purpose.
What you’ll gain
The opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of research grants and funding streams. High levels of autonomy and ownership, including responsibility for grant audits and compliance. A collaborative environment where finance is seen as a trusted advisor, not a back-office function. Strong scope to deepen your experience in research finance, stakeholder management, and audit.
What you’ll do
Act as a Finance Business Partner to academics, principal investigators, and project managers. Support stakeholders to manage research funding effectively, from award through to close-out. Ensure compliance with policies, departmental procedures, and funder terms and conditions. Oversee and coordinate all grant audits within the department ensuring deadlines are met and compliance is clearly evidenced. Provide clear, practical financial advice to help stakeholders make informed decisions. Liaise confidently with external funding bodies and auditors to protect departmental interests.
What you’ll need
Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience. Fully or part-qualified accountant. Proven experience of financial management in a complex, fast-paced environment. Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence, negotiate, and challenge constructively. Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel.