We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team to be responsible for the financial management of the Rothamsted studentships, ensuring timely invoicing and management of individual budgets within a complex web of relationships and financial interactions between universities, students, Research Councils and Rothamsted scientists. Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, this role will act as a Financial Partner to support assigned science departments providing financial guidance and will also be responsible for calculating the recharge of appropriate full economic costs.
The successful candidate will be a member of a professional accounting body (or advanced part qualified), or hold a degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration, or be a Chartered Secretary. You will have demonstrable experience working within a similar financial role, together with a commitment to providing an excellent service to all stakeholders. Organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills will be required, together with Advanced/intermediate excel skills.
Working both independently and as part of small finance team, flexibility and a proactive approach is important and ideally you will be wanting the opportunity to grow and add value by contributing to improvements and efficiencies.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a strategic area of growth within the institute.