Post-Award Finance Manager

Overview

Are you eager to contribute to the financial support of research initiatives within a large, innovative organisation, while advancing your financial expertise? Join UWE Bristol, a dynamic and forward-thinking institution committed to growing its research activities. As the university continues to expand its research efforts and adapt to evolving expectations from funders, there is an increasing need for enhanced financial control and reporting within this area.

• Direct line-management of the Post-Award Research Finance team
• Work with the Research Office and others to enhance research award processes, facilitating smooth transfer of work to the team
• Development of monitoring and audit work to ensure compliance with funder requirements
• Development and production of reports to identify financial progress on projects and assess risk
• Maintenance of knowledge of changing funder guidance, and dissemination across team and Research Office

We are seeking a financially proficient colleague with knowledge of research pre- and post-award funder requirements and an interest in collaborating with others to develop and improve systems across several disciplines.

You will have:

• An appropriate accounting qualification (AAT or above) or be able to demonstrate significant experience operating at this level in Research Finance
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial experts
• Strong leadership and team management abilities to inspire and develop your team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus and will also involve working with colleagues at our Glenside and City campuses.

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity; we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation; however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Anthony Everitt on  or email:  The interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus – date TBC. This is a full-time until, fixed-term until 31 March 2027, working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

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