Research Finance Business Partner
  • England,East of England,Hertfordshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £55,000 - £57,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionSenior Management Accountant / Research Finance Business Partner
£55,000 - £57,000 + Excellent Benefits
Hertfordshire | Hybrid Working
SRM Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly respected research-led organisation to recruit a Senior Management Accountant / Research Finance Business Partner.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to combine management accounting, finance business partnering and project/funding support within a complex research and grant-funded environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, project leaders and budget holders, providing high-quality financial insight, supporting funding streams and helping drive effective financial decision making across the organisation.


Key Responsibilities:
• Production of monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting
• Finance business partnering with senior stakeholders and operational leaders
• Supporting grant-funded projects, research activities and funding streams
• Financial analysis, variance reporting and decision support
• Monitoring project budgets and providing meaningful financial insight
• Supporting sponsor, funder and project reporting requirements
• Financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting
• Supporting financial governance, controls and compliance activities
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and financial understanding across the organisation


The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Strong management accounting and business partnering experience
• Experience gained within Higher Education, Research Institutes, Academy Trusts, NHS, Public Sector or larger grant-funded charities would be highly advantageous
• Exposure to grants, research funding, sponsor reporting, project accounting or restricted funds
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience presenting financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and strong systems capability
This role would particularly suit candidates currently working as a:
• Senior Management Accountant
• Finance Business Partner
• Research Finance Manager
• Research Accountant
• Grants Accountant
• Project Finance Business Partner
• Senior Finance Analyst
The organisation offers a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where finance plays a key role in supporting innovation, research and long-term organisational success.
To discuss further, please apply or contact Liz Hawkins at SRM Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
Job number 3804583

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