Research Finance Business Partner

Senior 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.

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