Assistant Finance Manager (10271)

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national Research Centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology. We are a not-for-profit organisation based around a number of key scientific themes with a core operational support function.

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to support this growth and be a key member of our finance department, reporting into the Finance Manager/Financial Controller.  

Responsibilities

• Supporting across the full remit of the Finance department
• Analysis and general financial support to the finance team, production and monitoring of budgets, grant applications, cash flow reconciliations, supporting with month and year-end accounts and statutory reporting.
• Preparation of payment runs & Bank reconciliations.
• Preparation and management of month end timetable to deadlines
• Developing and providing cover for colleagues within the team
• Provide business partnering support for members within science themes as well as the operations department to overcome problems and implement change.
• Making recommendations in relation to improvements and maintenance of internal controls and providing documentation
• Reviewing financial records for accuracy
• Design and implementation of new processes and systems
• Projects – as and when needed.

About Us

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new national Research Centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology.

The Franklin’s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. 

Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Location: The Franklin is based in Harwell Campus, UK’s innovation hub and well-established as one of the leading science and innovation campuses in Europe.  

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we welcome applications from all around the world!

To be considered for this role, please send a CV and cover letter through explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. Please including information about your education and work experience.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 16th April 2023. 

Area: Operations

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