Research Finance Business Partner

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Salary: £35,608 to £37,694 with progression to £46,049 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 01 March 2026

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motived Finance Business Partner to join our dedicated Post Award Research Finance team, covering the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) and the Faculty of Medical Science (FMS). You will provide a high-quality financial management service to our academic community and be responsible for the post-award financial activities of externally funded research projects.

With line management responsibility for research project focused Finance Officers, you will ensure the delivery of an excellent research finance service to the Faculty, Schools, Institutes, and individual researchers, with a focus on supporting decision-making and assisting in the delivery of strategic and operational activities. Strong communication, staff management and relationship-building skills are essential.

As part of the Post Award Research Finance Team you will lead, oversee and provide co-ordination, including technical and development expertise, in the financial management of projects (Research) across the Faculties of Science, Agriculture & Engineering (SAgE) and Medical Sciences.

You will work closely with budget holders/Principal Investigators (PIs) to undertake the costing of project amendments following recognised principles and guidelines and will support the financial administration of research grant applications, post award financial management and provide advice on external funder regulations.

This is a full time, fixed term post available for 12 months. This role is open to colleagues wishing to take a secondment and you should discuss this with your current manager before submitting your application.

To apply please upload CV and covering letter evidencing how your skills and experience aligns to the person specification as outlined within the job description.

• Lead and direct one of the faculty Research Finance subgroups responsible for post award finance within the Research Finance Team and costing project amendments.
• Develop and implement effective project costing and post award finance processes to meet the requirements of the Head and Deputy Head of Faculty Finance and the Faculty PVC.
• Support an effective research budget and forecast review process to meet the requirements of Head and Deputy Head of Faculty Finance and the Faculty PVCs.
• In liaison with project leads, undertake the costing of project amendments following recognised principles and guidelines and using appropriate systems e.g. NU Projects.
• Work collaboratively with Research Managers to deliver a flexible, proactive and seamless Research Support network for the academic community.
• Provide advice and guidance related to the application of project costing and post award finance across the Faculty and ensure compliance with agreed University / Faculty standards.
• Implement an effective post award finance process at the School level to meet the requirements of the Research Finance lead and the Faculty PVCs.
• Assisting the Research Finance lead contribute to the continued development of financial reports, specifically to support accurate financial monitoring of projects.
• Ensure effective control and adherence to both University and external sponsor’s regulations, policies and procedures is maintained within the Faculties.
• Widen the general understanding of financial issues related to projects by the preparation and delivery of courses / workshops.
• Working with other key members of Finance e.g. Head of Contract Financial Management and Management Accountant (costing) to ensure adherence to regulations and to share best practice.
• To undertake any other duties of a relevant nature as required by the Research Finance lead.

• Experience of project or…