Research Finance Business Partner

Senior Management Accountant / Research Finance Business Partner

£48,000 - £58,334pa + 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.