Senior Research Finance Officer Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Location:
Brighton, UK

Hours:
Part-time hours available, up to a maximum of 0.5 FTE / 18.25 hours per week. Flexible working requests will be considered (subject to business requirements).

Salary:
Grade 6, starting at £34,132 to £38,249 per annum, pro-rata for part-time roles.

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract

About the Role
CHASE (Consortium for the Humanities and the Arts, South East England) includes leading universities such as Birkbeck, The Courtauld Institute of Art, Goldsmiths, SOAS, and the Universities of East Anglia, Essex, Kent, and Sussex.

As the Senior Research Finance Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing the post-award finances of the £22.5m CHASE grant that funds PGR studentships and training. Your role will involve collaborating with the CHASE team, research finance colleagues, and administrative teams across the consortium. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing management accounting information
• Assessing the eligibility of spending
• Forecasting and monitoring expenditure to ensure budget compliance
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Reviewing financial processes
• Promoting best practices in managing grant finances across the consortium

You will play a crucial role in ensuring that the University adheres to the funder’s terms and conditions.

About You
You should be highly numerate, with strong Excel and management accounting skills, as well as the ability to interpret contractual documentation. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will help you engage effectively with academic staff, auditors, and external stakeholders, including funding bodies. Previous experience in research finance or an accountancy qualification (or working towards one) is desirable.

About Our Division
The Research and Innovation Division is a leading force in developing ideas and innovations that contribute to global progress. Our work leads to real-world change, creating new knowledge, ideas, and solutions.

Our strategy focuses on:

• People
• Research strengths
• Interdisciplinarity
• Integrity
• Grant capture
• International reputation

In the past year alone, we submitted 681 bids, received 230 awards, and set up 227 new projects, reflecting the dynamic nature of our Division.

Why Work Here?
The University of Sussex is set within a stunning 150-acre campus next to the South Downs, providing an inspiring environment. We are easily accessible by public transport, with Falmer train station just five minutes away and several bus stops on campus. We also encourage sustainable commuting with dedicated cycling paths and a cycle-to-work scheme.

As a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led university, Sussex is driven by its talented and diverse staff. Whether you’re in a faculty position, part of our professional services, or a student, it’s our people who make Sussex great—and we’d love for you to join us.

Further Information:
For informal inquiries, please contact Robert Witts at robert.witts@sussex.ac.uk.

The University of Sussex values diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Visa Sponsorship:
This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship. Please visit our Skilled Worker Visa page for more details.

Key Dates:

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

Expected Start Date: June 2025

Contract Duration: Fixed term until 31 May 2029