The ReImagining Supply Chains Network Plus (RiSC+) is housed at Queen’s University Belfast, collaborating with partner institutions, including Ulster University, the University of Plymouth, Nottingham Trent University, the University of Derby, and the University of Reading. The network is also supported by a range of partners, including Moy Park, Foods Connected, Coca-Cola, The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise, The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Catapult Digital and Victoria and Albert Museum Dundee.
About the person:
You will work alongside a mixed team of academics and Professional Services Staff, managed by the RiSC+ Network Manager and supported by an admin role, to provide a range of professional financial services to academics, funding organisations and the Post-award Team on a range of activities related to the post-award financial management of the RiSC+ project. You will be responsible for the financial administration of the research project and will have responsibility to ensure that all terms and conditions are adhered to and that grant funding is maximised. You will also be responsible for a number of specific tasks including data analysis on research activity, Flexible Fund, KPI reporting and will assist the Network Manager in estimates and financial forecasts.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Relevant academic or vocational qualifications e.g. 2 A Levels or NVQ Level 3 in Accounting, Finance or equivalent OR Substantial relevant experience, in a Finance Officer role.
- At least 3 years’ experience working in a predominantly finance/accounting environment involved the financial coordination of complex grants/initiatives.
- Experience of preparing claims for funding from external organisations.
- Experience in data collation, analysis and the preparation of reports.
- Advanced skills and demonstrable experience in the production and use of complex spreadsheets and in setting up and using databases (i.e. using MS Access).
- Experience in using a large integrated financial management system.
- Experience in preparing for and managing audits.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.