An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Finance Officer to join a leading London based Research and Innovation division within a major healthcare and academic partnership. This pivotal role supports the financial management of externally funded research awards, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and high-quality financial stewardship across a diverse research portfolio. Role information: - Salary: £150 per day inclusive of holiday pay - Contract type: Full time, 3-month contract - Start date: February - Location: Central London - Hybrid Working Pattern Job responsibilities: - Manage the post-award financial administration of externally funded research projects, ensuring compliance with NHS financial regulations and funder requirements - Maintain accurate project accounts, monitor expenditure, and support timely income collection from external sponsors - Interpret and apply financial terms from research contracts, ensuring correct project setup, amendments, and reporting - Prepare and submit regular financial statements to Principal Investigators and senior research finance stakeholders - Carry out financial controls including identifying miscoding, processing journals, preparing accruals, and supporting year-end financial reporting - Provide expert financial guidance researchers to researchers and departmental staff on allowable expenditure, budget management, and financial processes - Support project closure processes, including reconciliations and ..... full job details .....