Finance Consultancy Officer

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Finance Consultancy Officer to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the consultancy business, acting as a primary contact for academic staff and external clients. This position involves managing a portfolio of complex, high-value Knowledge Transfer (KT) and consultancy grants, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with sponsor rules and internal policies.Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for academic staff and external customers regarding consultancy activities.
• Manage the Faculty's portfolio of KT and consultancy grants, ensuring financial information is accurate and consistent.
• Maximise the use of standard terms and conditions for consultancy agreements.
• Review and liaise on terms and conditions of KT grants with the central contracts team.
• Provide advice on costing and pricing of consultancy work, issue quotations, and facilitate acceptance.
• Prepare costings for KT proposals and provide expert advice on funder terms and conditions.
• Ensure all applications are authorised prior to external submission.
• Support the completion of sponsor submission systems for KT grants.
• Set up accounts for consultancy contracts and KT awards, working with finance managers.
• Provide expertise in post-award management of consultancy and KT contracts/awards.
• Compare KT awards to original applications and identify variations.
• Provide regular budgetary reports and financial transaction processing.
• Maintain accurate records for all consultancy contracts and KT applications/awards.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of academic expertise.
• Liaise with KT sponsors, collaborators, and consultancy clients.
• Resolve day-to-day problems and implement changes to work processes as needed.

Person Specification:Essential:

• GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language (A to C) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a busy finance office environment
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, particularly Excel.
• Enthusiastic, committed, and proactive approach.
• Keen to develop new skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with finance systems and procedures.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Previous experience in contract negotiation and administration.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team and support the growth of research income and performance. The team offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can develop your skills and make a significant impact.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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