Post-Award Finance Manager

As a Post-Award Finance Manager you will have a hands-on approach, playing a key role in monitoring and reporting on the financial impact of research activity, including regular monitoring and highlighting of risk areas, enhancing and developing reporting systems, working with the Colleges and the Research Office to ensure maximum service is provided to those developing and carrying out research for the University.

Reporting to a Finance Business Partner you will work closely with key stakeholders and colleagues in the wider Finance Team.

• Direct line-management of the Post-Award Research Finance team
• Working 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

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus.

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. We offer a wide range of employee benefits 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. 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.

This is a full-time fixed-term position 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. This role is campus based for at least 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

Right to Work in the UK: You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.