Finance Manager - Medical Device Manufacturing Centre

Finance Manager - Medical Device Manufacturing Centre

Job Description

Role: Finance Manager - Medical Device Manufacturing Centre

Grade and Salary: Grade 7, £36,924 - £46,485 per annum (pro-rata)

FTE and working pattern: 0.5 FTE, 17.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term - 18 Months

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) (pro-rata)

About the Project

The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC) supports Scottish companies in the translation of medical device concepts through to small batch commercial prototypes. It provides medical device developers and manufacturers with the advice, technical expertise, and facilities essential for companies seeking to translate medical device concepts to commercial products.

Purpose of Role

The Finance Manager will report directly to the MDMC Manager and Director and work closely with the MDMC Project Manager to deliver the required reporting to Scottish Enterprise. The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management of the MDMC, including the timely submission of finance claims for all MDMC university partners to Scottish Enterprise.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and control all aspects of the financial administration, reporting, and claims of the MDMC.
• Ensure timely reconciliation, preparation, and submission of claims, invoices, and financial reporting to funders.
• This includes the reconciliation and monitoring of eligible expenditure, compilation of claims, quarterly reviews, invoices, and expenditure statements.
• Maintain clear and accurate records for audit purposes.
• Provision and interpretation of financial reporting for the MDMC Management Team and the Executive Group.
• Provide advice, support, and training on grant conditions and project accounting.
• Liaise with external partners, including collaborating institutions, funding bodies, and auditors.
• Attend weekly team meetings and meetings with the executive group and other stakeholders as required.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Essential

• Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working within financial management within a research environment.
• Previous experience of using Oracle Fusion or similar accounting software.
• Proven relevant experience in research finance management.
• Ability to manage budgets.
• Good knowledge of relevant legal, statutory, and governance applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Experience of working closely with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to research, analyse, and present complex information effectively.
• High-level organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.

Desirable

• Professional Qualification or membership of a Professional body.
• Experience of working in Higher Education.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Sunday 01 December 2024.

Please submit your CV via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment.

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns.

About Heriot-Watt University

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