Research Finance Officer at The University of Manchester

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Research Finance Officer (RFO) to join our team, initially on a fixed term basis for 22 months. The successful candidate will primarily assist Senior Research Finance Officers (SRFOs) in business partnering with key internal and external stakeholders, offering advice and guidance on all post-award tasks and activities for research awards within a designated, non-fixed portfolio.

By ensuring efficient financial management and compliance, the Research Finance team plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking research that advances knowledge and benefits society.

Candidate Profile

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders
• Proficient numeracy skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service abilities and capability to deliver a professional, high-quality service
• Excellent organisational skills, including effective planning and prioritisation in a busy environment and adherence to deadlines
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and adaptability in response to developments within research and higher education

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (23–27 days based on length of continuous service), plus bank holidays
• Additional closure over Christmas/New Year
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, Nursery schemes
• Staff discounts and recognition schemes