Job Title: Senior Grants and Projects Finance Officer Location: Central Oxford Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 Full-time Permanent Position
Reporting To: Research Finance ManagerKey ResponsibilitiesFinancial Monitoring and Reporting:
1. Manage post-award finances for a portfolio of research projects.
2. Collaborate with non-financial stakeholders and project managers to ensure expenditures align with funder terms and organisational regulations.
3. Provide regular financial reports and support to non-financial stakeholders.
4. Conduct reviews with non-financial stakeholders to discuss project portfolios and address issues.
5. Maintain knowledge of funder financial terms and conditions.
6. Liaise with counterparts in other departments and institutes for shared grants.
7. Prepare ad hoc reports and summaries of meetings.
8. Monitor the Projects Team inbox and respond to queries.
9. Invoicing and Auditing:
10. Handle audits for research groups, ensuringpliance and meeting deadlines.
11. Produce quarterly reports and forecasts for Innovate UK grants.
12. Ensure timely invoicing in accordance with funder procedures.
Process and Procedures:
13. Propose and implement improvements to current processes.
14. Document procedures as required
15. Additional Responsibilities
16. Run monthly finance reports for the department.
17. Oversee the closing-out process for projects.
18. Manage accounting for the annual Research Recognition Exercise.
19. Train team members to run reports in the post holder's absence.
20. Perform other tasks as directed by the Research Finance Manager.
Selection Criteria - Essential:
21. Degree level education or equivalent experience.
22. Ability to solveplex problems andmunicate solutions effectively.
23. Proven financial aptitude and attention to detail.
24. Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel.
25. Excellent written and oralmunication skills.
26. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective working relationships.
27. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
28. Experience in line management.
Desirable:
29. Full or part AAT qualification (or equivalent).
30. Experience in financial management within a similar setting.
31. Experience in research funding administration.
32. Knowledge of financial software, preferably Oracle Financials.
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