Manager - Finance Research Services

Lead the University’s finance research services team, overseeing expert post‑award financial administration, reporting and compliance for externally funded grants and contracts. Be the trusted advisor on research funding, delivering financial advice, managing risk, and ensuring complex funding obligations are met. Shape the future of research finance, driving continuous improvement in systems, processes and service delivery to support world‑class research. Responsible for the operational management of the University’s central finance research services function, the role leads a specialist team delivering post‑award financial management, reporting, and compliance support for externally funded research grants and contracts across the University. Applying substantial professional judgement within established policy and governance frameworks, you will ensure complex funding obligations are met, financial risks are effectively managed, and accurate, timely financial advice is provided to researchers, Schools, and the Research Office. The position also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen research finance processes, systems, and service delivery in support of the University’s research objectives. Team leadership and management of workload allocation will ensure that appropriate service standards are met. Fostering a positive, collaborative, and solutions‑focused team culture that champions continuous improvement, exceptional customer service, and the celebration of success will see you succeed in this critical role.