Head of Research Finance Services - UOD1972

We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join the Finance and Procurement Directorate as Head of Research Finance Services. This post is responsible for all aspects of the University's research finance activity, which includes pre- and post- award activities for externally funded projects, the costing and submission of applications and the claiming and accounting for the awarded funds.

The role-holder is responsible for the provision of a high-quality professional service to the University, which; will develop and maintain research policy; protect the completeness & accuracy of research data; ensure the operation of efficient and effective award management processes and; provide research related financial & accounting services.

This post also ensures the provision of appropriate and timely reporting to all levels of the research community and provides proactive leadership in the development of systems and processes to enhance the governance environment and support both internal and external stakeholders. This is a full-time post.

Your priorities will include:

• Responsible for providing leadership and setting strategic direction for the Research Finance Services team,
• Responsible for the provision of direct support and guidance for large scale University led research grant applications, advising on the content, funding model and regulatory compliance required for the submission;
• Responsible for pro-actively encouraging research activity within the University by ensuring that all staff are aware of the services provided by Research Finance Services; communicating policies and procedures designed to support good practice in research through delivery of briefings and presentations;
• Responsible for the review and communication of funder policy developments to the academic community;
• Responsible for identifying and implementing strategic improvements for the grants management process, providing novel approaches to achieve service enhancements utilising available systems;
• Responsible for ensuring research accounting complies with current accounting standards and that processes and procedures in Research Finance Services comply with funder terms and conditions.

Who we're looking for:

• A qualified accountant : CCAB or equivalent i.e. ACCA; CIPFA; ICAEW; ICAI or ICAS, or CIMA, or a European or international equivalent qualification
• An individual with extensive managerial experience at a senior level, responsible for multiple functions of an organisation's operations;
• An individual with excellent understanding of the governance and internal control environment required for research finance within a large complex organisation
• An individual who is adaptable and open to change

We are one of the UK's leading universities - internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and- coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.

For further information about this position please contact Susan Young on s.j.z.young@dundee.ac.uk or Julie Lynch

j.a.lynch@dundee.ac.uk . To find out more about the Research Finance Service department please visit Research

Finance Services

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.