Research and Finance Manager

Location: South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

About the role:

The Dyson School of Design Engineering brings together traditional engineering disciplines with areas such as behavioural science, design thinking, ethics, and business model innovation, to foster creativity and rigour in a single engineering discipline. The School is unique in its delivery of joint degrees with the Royal College of Art. 

The Research and Finance Manager (RFM) will pro-actively oversee departmental research and finance operations and ensure the implementation of the Department’s research and finance strategy on a day-to-day basis. You will be a focal point for the management of the research and general ledger portfolio and other similar externally funded activities in the Department. 

We are looking for a proactive and independent individual, able to work under their own direction and as part of a team.  

What you would be doing:

You will support academic staff acting as a key and pivotal contact and source of information for research and financial queries within the Department including acting as a conduit between the Department, Faculty, Research Services and the Contracts Management Team. You will lead and manage a team of finance administrators to provide expert and comprehensive support across the Department.

You will provide advice to the School Management Committee and the Research Committee on the current and future research portfolio and other strategic aspects of departmental administration in this area. You will support the Director of Operations in the analysis, forecasting, annual budgeting round and end of financial year process, and provide continuous monitoring and tracking. You will be responsible for the implementation of Imperial’s financial policies on all transactions, and develop and continuously improve department processes and policies related to finance and research support.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who holds an undergraduate degree, or has equivalent experience, preferably in a STEM subject and proven experience in:

• higher education research and finance management and administration, ideally gained within an academic department and/or central service.
• developing and managing financial resources, including preparing, managing, and monitoring budgets and the preparation and analysis of management reports to inform financial and strategic decision-making
• utilising information technology to manipulate data and provide management information reports
• managing people, including team building, coaching, motivation, and managing performance

Please refer to the job description for a full list of the essential and desirable criteria.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time permanent role.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Dr Natalia Goehring – n.goehring@imperial.ac.uk.

Interviews will take place in September.

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