Research Finance Manager

The Role

Fixed Term Contract until November 2024

Are you a Finance Manager with experience of working with research grants?

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join the Finance department on a fixed term contract until November 2024. You will manage the process around externally funded research grants to ensure support is provided to faculty through the process, in compliance with both the School’s and the funding body’s policy and procedures.   You will also provide finance business partnering to the School’s Institutes and Centres and manage internally awarded research funds.

This role is for you if you are can work collaboratively, have a positive attitude and excellent stakeholder skills, as you will partner with Faculty and Institution centres to provide an excellent service. A key part of the role will be managing external grants both pre and post award along with internal funding

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the process around externally funded research grants to ensure support provided to faculty through the process and compliance with both the School’s and the funding body’s policy and procedures
• Pre-Award: advise faculty regarding funder specific financial guidelines, and School financial policies, produce an informed costing for application which demonstrates value for money, and liaise with faculty and Research & Faculty Office (RFO) to complete internal sign-off and formal application
• Grant Agreement: liaise with RFO to complete requirements for grant acceptance, and signed agreement
• Post-Award: facilitate opening of a dedicated cost centre, and funding workbook, provide quarterly updates to faculty and RFO, complete all financial reporting on an accurate and timely basis, schedule financial audits and provide any required information as requested
• Update and maintain a schedule of research grants ensuring anticipated income is received and all reporting requirements are fulfilled on an accurate and timely basis 
• Provide a Business Partner service to the Research Institutes, Centres and Programmes, including regular reporting & review and ensure that all queries are followed-up in a timely manner

Who we are looking for

• Significant accounts experience including management reporting required
• Experience of research administration within the Higher Education sector preferred
• Experience of fund raising / trust accounting
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment and providing good customer service
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Experience with a number of software packages including Sun Accounts, Vision and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing date 5th March 2024

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