I am seeking a Research Finance Administrator to join my client specialising in Post-Award financial administration for research and innovation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Post-Award administration, ensuring compliance with funding rules and regulations.
- Maintain accurate financial records and support the costing and financial approval of staff appointments.
- Provide proactive support to research teams, ensuring that funder terms and conditions are understood and disseminated appropriately.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Proven knowledge of Post-Award administration procedures, funding regulations, and financial processes.
- Experience with financial database systems and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Experience in costing and approving research and innovation staff appointments.
Desirable experience:
- Experience of working with internal and external auditors
- Knowledge of Oracle Grants and Worktribe
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work effectively with various stakeholders. to work effectively with various stakeholders.
- Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
- Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Expertise in data analysis and financial reconciliation.
- Ability to interpret and communicate financial data clearly.
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong customer service skills with a commitment to providing a professional and efficient support service.
- Ability to act on initiative and proactively suggest solutions.
- Ability to stay informed of funder terms and conditions and communicate updates effectively.
- Must have a valid Right to work in the UK*