About usThe Department of Mathematics at UCL is an internationally renowned department within one of the world's most prestigious universities.
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Since its beginning, mathematics at UCL has been enhanced by its many outstanding members of staff.
Indeed, two of its students (and later staff) Professor Klaus Roth (1958) and Professor Alan Baker (1970) have gone on to win the Fields Medal. Another former member of staff Professor Tim Gowers won the Fields Medal in 1998 for work he did whilst at UCL.Since 2011, the department has grown considerably.
The department today is home to around eighty-five academic staff, including thirty-nine full professors, and a number of honorary staff, supported by a professional services team of twenty-five. Its community also includes several Postdoctoral Research Fellows, around eighty-five PhD students, and fifty-four MSc students.
We welcome a regular stream of distinguished visiting academics from home and abroad.
The broad range of research interests is reflected in the wide choice of courses available in the third and fourth years of the degree programmes, from spectral theory, groups and geometry to fluid mechanics and from mathematical ideas in biology to cosmology.
Research funding in the department from EPSRC, ERC, NERC, Leverhulme Trust and the Wellcome Trust has grown significantly in recent years, more than doubling since 2014.The department has internationally recognised research groups in pure and applied analysis; fluid mechanics; mathematical physics; geometry and topology; algebra, number theory and combinatorics; mathematical modelling in biology, finance, industry and society.
There are regular departmental seminar series in financial mathematics and applied mathematics, as well as seminar series joint with other London universities in number theory, geometry and analysis.
There are regular London-Paris meetings in analysis and number theory and a London-Brussels meeting in geometry.
The department hosts an annual meeting in the dynamics of rotating fluids. About the roleApplications are invited for a full-time Senior Finance Officer position to work with to work alongside colleagues to provide professional services to the Department. This post is available from 4th January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
This post is a 1-year Fixed-Term contract. Interviews will be held the week of the 26th October 2026About youYou will be an experienced finance professional with strong financial management and analytical skills, and the confidence to provide clear, practical advice to a wide range of colleagues.
You'll have experience of managing budgets, forecasting, reconciliations and financial reporting, ideally alongside experience of research funding or working within a complex organisation. You'll be highly organised and able to manage competing priorities, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving financial queries and issues.
You'll enjoy working collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues, building effective relationships and translating financial information into clear advice that supports good decision-making. The role also requires strong communication, problem-solving and people-management skills, including experience of supporting and developing colleagues.
You'll be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of your area of responsibility, while also contributing positively to the wider professional services team.
You'll be someone who takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work, improving processes where possible and providing a responsive and professional service to colleagues across the Department.
For a full spectrum of duties and responsibilities as well as essential, and desired criteria please refer to the Further Particulars document attached to this advert.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Anna Rutherford ( ).Informal enquiries may be addressed to Helen Higgins, email: particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase schemeDefined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanImmigration loanRelocation scheme for certain postsOn-Site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insuranceOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionUCL Department of Mathematics is committed to developing the careers of all its staff by providing a supportive environment in which they can flourish.
We believe that inclusive teams produce the best student experience, and we strive for an environment in which all staff can bring their whole selves to work.
The Department actively promotes UCL's work-life balance policy which acknowledges that its staff are most productive when they have achieved a balance that enables them to meet their responsibilities outside work. xohmjla Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
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UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
