Senior Innovation Finance Officer – Post‑Award Specialist

University of Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Brighton is seeking a Senior Innovation Finance Officer to manage post-award financials for innovation projects. You will play a key role in delivering financial advice and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in project accounting and strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting within complex environments.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to manage workload and oversee multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award financials for innovation projects.
• Provide expert financial advice to academic colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevance to higher education accounting principles

Job description

A leading university in Brighton is seeking a Senior Innovation Finance Officer to manage post-award financials for innovation projects. You will play a key role in delivering financial advice and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in project accounting and strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic research environment.