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Job Advert: Research Finance Administrator (Temporary, 9-Month Contract)
We are seeking a skilled Research Finance Administrator to join a prestigious organisation on a 9-month temporary contract with an ASAP start. This role focuses on the European Commission (EC) research portfolio, offering an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced research environment.
Key Details:- Contract Length: 9 months
- Location: London, hybrid working
- Pay Rate: Up to £24 per hour
- Start Date: Immediate
- Provide comprehensive and high-quality post-award accounting services for the European Commission (EC) research portfolio.
- Liaise with academic staff, departmental administrators, external collaborators, and European Commission Directorates, offering expert financial and administrative advice.
- Manage the post-award financial monitoring of EC-funded research projects across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with EC terms, organisational policies, and financial regulations.
- Arrange and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring a full audit trail is maintained, including the preparation of reports on work in progress.
- Offer training, support, and guidance to Research Finance Administrators within the Post Award Team, focusing on complex EC-funded research contracts.
- Ensure adherence to EC deadlines and contract requirements, while proactively interpreting and advising on financial and procedural matters.
- Essential: Previous experience in EC research finance reporting.
- Strong understanding of EC methods, systems, and procedures.
- Ability to manage complex EC-funded research projects and provide specialist advice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly organised, with experience in financial monitoring, audits, and compliance.
- Strong IT skills and proficiency in financial systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with EC research experience to contribute to impactful research projects.
Apply now to start immediately!
Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
