SENIOR GOVERNANCE & RESEARCH FINANCE MANAGER

£50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Governance and Research Finance Lead
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 27 April 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: Competency based interview via Microsoft Teams
Interview date: 8 May 2025

AT CANCER RESEARCH UK, WE EXIST TO BEAT CANCER.

Cancer Research UK are looking for an Senior Governance & Research Finance Manager, to join the Grants Management team.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

• Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet challenging targets and deadlines.
• Knowledge of the end to end research grant funding process
• Understanding of the UK research environment, through experience of working for a funding body and/or recognised research environment;
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail, with demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and explain complex information, including financial information, in a clear and concise manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key internal and external personnel
  Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
  Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
  Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
  Human : Act to have a positive impact on people
  Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
  We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
  If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

Please refer the Job description for details