Research Finance Officer
The Research Service is recruiting for the exciting role of Research Finance Officer. Working within the Research Post Award Team the main purpose of the role is to provide comprehensive administrative and professional support to the Post Award Team and stakeholders to support the effective management of research projects/contracts.
You will form strong working relationships with other members of the wider Research team, other Finance colleagues, and academics. Your role's key purpose is to:
- To proactively manage a portfolio of externally funded research and research related projects from acceptance to closure including ensuring the completeness and accuracy of claims and invoices and identifying issues on projects. Post holders will be expected to work independently and without supervision for much of the time.
- To demonstrate a service ethos, building good working relationships with stakeholders (particularly those in academic departments) through close communication and information sharing, and collaborative working.
- To be knowledgeable on funder and University rules to ensure compliance so that all relevant and eligible costs are claimed, and financial clawback and sanctions are avoided. To effectively communicate rules to internal stakeholders
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a proactive problem-solving approach, and the ability to collaborate effectively.
This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance. The Research Service has adopted a blended flexible working approach, with staff attending the office at least 2 days a week and remote working for the remaining days, subject to business need requirements.
This post is full-time and open-ended.
Salary: £28,031 per annum (Grade 4), with annual increments up to £31,326 per annum, final salary at top of grade.
As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression.
Date advert posted: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Closing date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.