Senior Research Finance Officer

Hours: 36.5 hours full time or part time (minimum 0.8fte) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). (The Research Finance Team currently operates a hybrid working model) Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date. Expected Interview date: To be confirmed Expected start date: As soon as possible About the role As Senior Research Finance Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of post award financial management of a portfolio of research projects, from project set-up all the way through to any audits required. You will provide post award financial advice and guidance to academics and other stakeholders in the University. About you Ideally you will have experience of working in post award financial management in a higher education setting, with a good grounding in accounting principles, and IT and communication skills. You will need to have effective prioritisation and management skills to manage your own portfolio and provide advice to colleagues. About our Division The Research and Enterprise Division is leading developer of ideas and innovations that contributes to the Global Community. We contribute to new knowledge, ideas, and solutions. This leads to real change in the world and makes a difference in our lives. Our Strategy focuses on People, Research Strengths, Interdisciplinarity, Integrity, Grant Capture, and International Reputation. Last year alone we submitted 681 bids, received 230 awards, completed the set-up of 227 projects just to give an idea of how dynamic our Division is. Please contact Chipo Nyandoro-Kunzvi (c.nyandoro-kunzvi@sussex.ac.uk) orMark Raven (m.raven@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.