Posted 14 days ago
Description
Research Finance Manager
Grade: UE08
Salary: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Contract: Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity
Colleagues in the Edinburgh Research Office support researchers throughout the research lifecycle. We are part of a team of over 300 colleagues working across the University of Edinburgh to provide research support.
We are looking for a Research Finance Manager to deliver financial management and post award administration of the University’s research grants. You will lead the European Union and International funded teams, managing complex portfolios to ensure compliance with funder terms and enable full recovery of research expenditure.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver financial management and post award administration for the University's research grants.
- Lead EU and International funded teams, ensuring academic and research support colleagues can deliver research in accordance with funder terms and conditions.
- Support the maximisation of research income through ensuring compliance with funder terms and conditions and completion of financial reporting.
- Be a champion of finance as an enabler to support colleagues in their goals.
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant or actively studying towards qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent).
- Substantial experience of managing staff within a complex financial administration function.
- Passion for using finance as an enabler to support colleagues in their goals.
- Confidence working in a rapidly changing and deadline driven environment, where planning, communication and organisational skills are key.
- Experience of European Commission grant funding and currency projects is desirable.
Development Opportunities
The Edinburgh Research Office is supportive and encouraging. We have a longstanding commitment to training and staff development and a great track record of internal promotions for ambitious colleagues.
Benefits
The University of Edinburgh offers a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, flexible working and more.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a member of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions. We actively promote LGBT equality.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications: 3 December 2025.
About the University
As a world‑leading research‑intensive University, we address tomorrow’s greatest challenges through a values‑led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and by building strong relationships locally and globally.
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