Senior Research Finance Officer

The Research Finance Post Awards department, within the Finance Division, is responsible for managing annual research income of around £120 million from a portfolio of around 2,000 live research grant and contract projects with delivery through our three Colleges, funded by organisations ranging from UK/Welsh Government, UK Research Councils, UK & Overseas Charities and UK & Overseas Industrials. The Finance division has adopted a blended flexible working approach, with staff attending the office at least 2 days a week and remote working for the remaining days, subject to business need requirements. Reporting to a Research Finance Manager (Line manager), as a Senior Research Finance Officer, you will form strong working relationships with other members of the wider Research team, other Finance colleagues, and academics. Your role’s key purpose is to: To supervise and provide training/mentorship to a team of Research Finance Officers. To deputise for the Research Finance Managers when required. To proactively manage a portfolio of externally funded research and research related projects from acceptance to closure including ensuring the completeness and accuracy of claims and invoices and identifying issues on projects. Post holders will be expected to work independently and without supervision for much of the time. To demonstrate a service ethos, building good working relationships with stakeholders (particularly those in academic departments) through close communication and information sharing, and collaborative working. To be knowledgeable on funder and University rules to ensure compliance so that all relevant and eligible costs are claimed, and financial clawback and sanctions are avoided. To effectively communicate rules to internal stakeholders These post is full time, 35 hours per week, and open ended. Standard shift pattern: Monday to Friday Salary: £32,332 to £34,980 per annum (Grade 5) Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro rata for part time staff, local pension scheme, blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Closing date: Sunday, 3 March 2024 Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.