Project Finance Officer - MusICC Consortium

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Finance Officer with an interest and experience in academic research projects to provide financial management support to the Imperial-led “MusICC Consortium”. MusICC is a new $57M global vaccine development initiative co-funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the EU Horizon Europe Programme.

This programme brings together international research institutions from Europe, USA and Australasia, industry and Contract Research Organisations (CROs) in a complex program designed to increase our understanding of immunity against coronaviruses, test next-generation vaccines and establish capacity in readiness for future outbreaks.

You will be required to provide efficient finance management support to the MusICC Consortium for the duration of the project, as well as to support the development of any new funding opportunities. The role will include managing the financial interface between the funder, key academic staff and Imperial supporting services, as well as external partners from the consortium. 

This is a full-time post and is available for 3 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension.

What you would be doing:

As our finance project officer you will:

• Oversee the financial management of all aspects of the MusiCC consortium award (internal and external).
• Manage and monitor the consortium budget (~$57million) and variations and ensure efficient communication on financial issues with all collaborating partners.
• Develop financial reporting templates in line with funder requirements for use by Imperial and consortium partners.
• Ensure the consortium is managed within budgetary limits through working with finance and operations staff at Imperial and at the collaborating partners to forecast expenditure, track costs against agreed budgets and process invoices, produce cost statements and audit trail documents.
• Ensure the timely production and submission of financial reports for partners as well as the Principal Investigator.
• Liaise closely with funders to ensure financial and narrative reporting
• Contribute to the preparation of financial information for bids for research grants.
• Responsible for financial management

What we are looking for:

• Degree or equivalent, preferably in science of healthcare subject
• Experience of financial management of multi-centre research projects and working in research environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent numeric skills and financial management experience
• Ability to prioritise work appropriately and work under pressure

What we can offer you:

• You will take the lead on financial management activities for the consortium and will lead and present on financial aspects of the award at consortium meetings and other relevant events.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year) 

Further Information

This is a full-time post and is available for 3 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role and the opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. 

Please remember that you must complete an online application to be considered for this role.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Ruth Tipples r.tipples@imperial.ac.uk or Professor Chris Chiu c.chiu@imperial.ac.uk 

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