Research Grants and Finance Coordinator x2

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the UK is seeking two Research Grants and Finance Coordinators to support the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. You will lead costing processes for new grants, assist with applications, and analyze existing grants. Ideal candidates will have experience in grants administration, strong financial reporting skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A friendly team environment and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping

Health care benefits

Defined benefits pension

Tax-efficient bicycle scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in research grants administration or accounts.
• Experience in financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the costing process for new grants and ensure all costs are accounted for.
• Provide administrative support for application submissions.
• Analyse and report on existing and closing grants.

Skills

Research grants administration

Financial reporting

Analysis

Microsoft Office suite

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

University finance systems

Job description

# Research Grants and Finance Coordinator x2The Department of Clinical Biochemistry (IMS-MRL) is a leading centre for research into the causes and consequences of metabolic diseases, bringing together clinicians, scientists and population health experts to advance understanding and improve human health. Soon to be merging with the Epidemiology Unit, the IMS-MRL is entering an exciting period of change. As part of this transition, the Professional Services finance team is evolving to support a larger, more complex organisational structure, creating new opportunities to shape processes, strengthen financial oversight, and contribute to long-term sustainability. You will be joining a team that is contributing to a dynamic research community at a pivotal and forward-looking moment.The role holder will support the Department's research by leading the costing process for new grants, ensuring all costs are accounted for, and helping with the administrative aspects of application submissions. They will also analyse and report on existing and closing grants, forecasting expenditure to enable Principal Investigators (PIs) to manage their awards as well as providing any other administrative assistance required in the grant process and across Finance team. In addition, the role holder will also contribute to finance tasks such as updating the finance system, coding expenses claims and amending payroll coding.You will have previous research grants administration or accounts experience and experience of financial reporting, analysis and forecasting. You will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office suite and ideally have some knowledge of grant applications and University finance systems. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills, have a high level of attention to detail as well as being self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines.Alongside a competitive salary, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services include discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer defined benefits pension schemes and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity-giving schemes. The professional services team is a friendly, fun team to work in where your contribution to health research will be valued.Please contact Michael Hood, Business and Operations Manager ([e-mail]) for informal enquiries.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Closing date: 11th January 2026Interview date: Expected to be held on 23rd JanuaryPlease quote reference RG48378 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£31,236-£35,608### ReferenceRG48378### Category### Date published19 December 2025### Closing date11 January 2026