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Finance Manager
IVCC (Innovative Vector Control Consortium)

Salary: £46,974 - £54,394
Full time, permanent position
Based in Liverpool, hybrid working with 3 days per week based on-site

IVCC was incorporated in 2008 and is hosted by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Our program of work is supported by a wide range of funders including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, FCDO, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), USAID and DFAT (Australian Government).

IVCC partners with third party organisations (industry and academic) to support the development of new vector control products in the fight against malaria, in order to save lives and increase prosperity for some of the poorest communities in the world, which is the vision IVCC strives for.

We have a brand-new role for an additional Finance Manager to join the team, who will serve as a key financial contact, with responsibility for providing a broad range of financial deliverables associated with IVCC’s grant and institution finances.

Working closely with the IVCC and LSTM finance teams, the Finance Manager will be responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with finance-related policies and procedures, financial monitoring and funder reporting.

Responsibilities include:


Fully understand IVCC’s finance strategy, its purpose and internal/external stakeholders involved in its implementation
Facilitate the integration of the new finance system (OneFinance) and work with the IVCC finance team, administrators and project managers to leverage the capabilities of the system
Maintain a structure of project reporting that enables the tracking and reporting of activity against all projects and grants
Facilitate the development of automated reports, strong financial controls and risk management
Conduct a regular review of expenditure across designated accounts for corporate reporting, in conjunction with variance analysis by budget line, to confirm progress, gain understanding of any anomalies and take action to remedy any issues arising
Report on IVCC’s cash flow in relation to designated projects
Monitor funders’ financial requirements to ensure compliance
Verify and approve partner payments as required


Develop strong links to designated portfolio teams, departments and project teams to support their financial requirements
Support the Senior Finance Manager in the delivery of annual budgets, quarterly reforecasting exercises and 5-year strategic planning
Ensure maximisation of internal costs, core salaries and overheads
Implement and maintain KPI’s and metrics to monitor performance against strategic objectives
Support the finalisation of the financial aspects of grant submissions
Support the production of the financial sections to a range of funder reporting publications, including annual funder and grant progress reports
Undertake final reconciliations and close-down procedures on conclusion of individual grants and projects, in line with internal policies and procedures and funder obligations


The ideal candidate will possess the following:


Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience
Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or proven continuous professional development through working in a similar environment
Ability to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of project based financial management
Experience in long-term contract accounting, such as grant financial management or other project-based accounting
Proven experience of being able to influence people and negotiate with confidence, clarity and respect across a diverse range of partner organisations
Experience of managing and reporting on budgets within a dynamic budgetary framework involving a high degree of reforecasting and variance analysis
Experience of producing non-statutory financial accounts and supporting narratives including presentational data, charts and written reports
A proactive and collaborative approach to developing and maintaining effective relationships at all levels within IVCC and externally


(For a full list of duties and essential & desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

In return we offer:


A salary of £46,974 - £54,394 depending on experience
30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Application Process: To apply for the position, please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at IVCC

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. IVCC selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

IVCC actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

Finance System Specialist
Full time, 18 month fixed-term contract (with potential opportunities for extension)
Salary: £38,205 - £44,263
Based in Liverpool / remote working opportunities
Retention bonus available up to £2,500
30 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and additional Christmas closure days

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, we are proud of the work we do and the impact this has on the people who need our help most. Headquartered in the heart of Liverpool, with colleagues working all around the world, we are on a mission to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally, through partnership in research and education.

Our award-winning Finance team have recently implemented a significant upgrade of the LSTM's finance system, to a new SaaS system. The purpose of this upgrade was to streamline processes across the organisation, allowing for better analytics, which will ultimately support the strategic decision making process.

We have so far rolled this out to the UK and Zimbabwe offices, and have plans to go live in the Kenya office in the new year. To support with the implementation and embedding of the system and continue the success of the project, we have created a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Finance System Specialist to join the team.

The Finance System Specialist will focus on proactively maintaining and developing LSTM's finance system and associated software, and work closely with colleagues to troubleshoot and solve complex issues, providing an outstanding service to all system users. The successful candidate will also use data and draw upon expertise to inform and implement system enhancements and developments, which will further improve the overall user experience.

Key responsibilities will include:


Undertake extensive and detailed troubleshooting and testing to investigate system issues, identifying solutions to minimise service disruption.
Day-to-day system support and system administration tasks, ensuring that SLA’s are met, and an outstanding customer service is provided.
Ownership of the development and maintenance of system business processes, understanding stakeholder and operational needs.
Co-ordinate workload and issue prioritisation within the team to reduce risk and provide an excellent customer service.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through system improvements and automation.
Create an established feedback process gathering and analysing data to establish a development of work.
Foster excellent business relationships with colleagues, suppliers and system users to enhance user experience.
Work alongside the Finance Systems Manager to plan and deliver an accessible training schedule for the LSTM group.


We are looking for a solution-focused individual with the technical and communication skills to lead change effectively. The successful candidate will ideally bring the following:


Experience of maintaining and developing systems.
Proven experience in administering and optimising integrated systems.
Demonstrable experience of effectively troubleshooting, taking ownership for issues until resolution.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience of working with finance systems, and knowledge of underpinning technical infrastructure of finance systems and how accounts are compiled would be beneficial for this position, however this is not essential.
You can learn more about the requirements and responsibilities of the role in the job description attached.

Additional benefits of this role:

Flexible working - our preference for this position would be a hybrid model with 2 days per week working on-site however, we are happy to be flexible and we would consider remote working with a minimum of 1 day per month on-site
Retention bonus - There is a retention bonus available for this position up to £2,500. £1,000 would be paid after completion of 12 month in the role, with the remaining £1,500 paid on completion of the 18 month contract

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Agile working
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
High street discounts and cashback offers
Government-backed cycle to work scheme
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Application process:
To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

Senior Finance System Administrator
Full time, 18 month fixed-term contract (with potential opportunities for extension)
Salary: £38,205 - £44,263
Based in Liverpool with flexible working opportunities available
Retention bonus available up to £2,500
30 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and additional Christmas closure days

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, we are proud of the work we do and the impact this has on the people who need our help most. Headquartered in the heart of Liverpool, with colleagues working all around the world, we are on a mission to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally, through partnership in research and education.

Our award-winning Finance team have recently implemented a significant upgrade of the LSTM's finance system, to a new SaaS system. The purpose of this upgrade was to streamline processes across the organisation, allowing for better analytics, which will ultimately support the strategic decision making process.

This has been a huge achievement for everyone involved, and to continue the success and to support with fully embedding the system across the UK and overseas hubs, we have created a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance System Administrator to join the team.

The post holder will be instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the project and will focus on proactively maintaining and developing LSTM's finance system and associated software. The role will involve working closely with colleagues to troubleshoot and solve complex issues, providing an outstanding service to all system users. The successful candidate will also use data and draw upon expertise to inform and implement system enhancements, which will further improve the overall user experience.

Key responsibilities will include:


Undertake extensive and detailed troubleshooting and testing to investigate system issues, identifying solutions to minimise service disruption.
Day-to-day system support and system administration tasks, ensuring that SLA’s are met, and an outstanding customer service is provided.
Ownership of the development and maintenance of system business processes, understanding stakeholder and operational needs.
Co-ordinate workload and issue prioritisation within the team to reduce risk and provide an excellent customer service.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through system improvements and automation.
Create an established feedback process gathering and analysing data to establish a development of work.
Foster excellent business relationships with colleagues, suppliers and system users to enhance user experience.
Work alongside the Finance Systems Manager to plan and deliver an accessible training schedule for the LSTM group.


We are looking for a solution-focused individual with the technical and communication skills to lead change effectively. The successful candidate will ideally bring the following:


Experience of maintaining and developing finance systems.
Knowledge of underpinning technical infrastructure of finance systems and how accounts are compiled.
Proven experience in administering and optimising integrated systems.
The ability to effectively troubleshoot, taking ownership for issues until resolution.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


You can learn more about the requirements and responsibilities of the role in the job description attached.

Additional benefits of this role:

Flexible working - our preference for this position would be a hybrid model with 2 days per week working on-site however, we are happy to be flexible and we would consider remote working with a minimum of 1 day per month on-site
Retention bonus - There is a retention bonus available for this position up to £2,500. £1,000 would be paid after completion of 12 month in the role, with the remaining £1,500 paid on completion of the 18 month contract

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Agile working
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
High street discounts and cashback offers
Government-backed cycle to work scheme
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Application process:
To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

Senior Finance System Administrator
Full time, Fixed-Term Contract until 1st September 2025
Salary: £38,205 - £44,263
Liverpool
Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week based on-site

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Headquartered in the heart of Liverpool, with colleagues working all around the world, we are proud of the impact our work has on improving global health.

Our Finance team have recently rolled-out a brand new SaaS finance system to improve efficiency across the organisation. The initial feedback about this project has been excellent, and to support with embedding this system fully, we have created a brand-new opportunity for a Senior Finance System Administrator to join the team on a fixed-term contract, who will be instrumental in ensuring its success.

As a Senior Finance System Administrator, you will work closely with the Finance Systems Manager to proactively maintain and develop the use of LSTM Group’s core finance system and associated software. We are looking for someone who is solution focused with the technical and communication skills to lead change effectively and support colleagues on that journey.

Key responsibilities will include:


Undertake extensive and detailed troubleshooting and testing to investigate system issues, identifying solutions to minimise service disruption.
Day-to-day system support and system administration tasks, ensuring that SLA’s are met, and an outstanding customer service is provided.
Ownership of the development and maintenance of system business processes, understanding stakeholder and operational needs.
Co-ordinate workload and issue prioritisation within the team to reduce risk and provide an excellent customer service.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through system improvements and automation.
Create an established feedback process gathering and analysing data to establish a development of work.
Foster excellent business relationships with colleagues, suppliers and system users to enhance user experience.
Work alongside the Finance Systems Manager to plan and deliver an accessible training schedule for the LSTM group.


We are looking for a proactive individual who will ideally bring the following:


Experience of maintaining and developing finance systems.
Knowledge of underpinning technical infrastructure of finance systems and how accounts are compiled.
Proven experience in administering and optimizing integrated systems.
The ability to effectively troubleshoot, taking ownership for issues until resolution.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


You can learn more about the position in the job description attached.

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Agile working
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Government-backed cycle to work scheme
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/publications/lstm-annual-report-2019-2020

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

Finance Systems Administrator
Full time, Permanent
Salary: £32,332 - £37,099 depending on experience
Liverpool
Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week based on-site

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Headquartered in the heart of Liverpool, with colleagues working all around the world, we are proud of the impact our work has on improving global health.

LSTM is on a journey of transformation to ensure we evolve and continue to be leaders within our field and as we do this, we need to make sure we have the infrastructure to support such change within our professional services departments.

Our Finance department is looking to appoint a Finance Systems Administrator to join the team, and this role will be pivotal in the operation and advancement of our new ‘OneFinance’ system and associated software.

As a Finance Systems Administrator, you will be entrusted with decision making, advising stakeholders, evaluating processes and troubleshooting to ensure seamless operations, and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

Finance System maintenance and support:

Take ownership of day-to-day system support and administration tasks, ensuring adherence to SLAs and delivering outstanding customer service.
Lead initial troubleshooting efforts to investigate system issues, exercising judgement to resolve or escalate as necessary.
Assume responsibility for setting up user access and permissions.
Support the Finance Systems Manager in the development, maintenance, and administration of OneFinance forms and business processes.

Finance System development and continuous improvement:

Proactively identify opportunities for process enhancement through system improvements and automation.
Assist in systems testing following supplier upgrades, identify issues and potential solutions, working with the supplier to resolve issues.
Work alongside the Senior Finance Systems Administrator to establish support desk KPI’s and subsequent reporting.

Business Partnering:

Cultivate business relationships with colleagues, suppliers and system users to elevate user experience, providing guidance and advice.
Actively participate in supplier groups, leveraging insights to inform system enhancements.

Training/facilitation:

Identify training needs and develop comprehensive content to address skill gaps.
Provide effective training and support to end-users.

Audit and compliance:

Collaborating effectively with colleagues to support the provision of information for audits and other due diligence compliance requirements.
Conduct regular system audits, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure data consistency and process compliance.


We are looking for a proactive individual who will ideally bring the following:


Experience of being the first point of contact of systems support helpdesk.
Demonstrable experience of maintaining and developing systems including system administration and support, user management, system monitoring, and security administration.
Proficiency in troubleshooting system issues and implementing effective solutions.
Experience with system testing upgrades, and implementation of process enhancements.
Proven track record of effectively collaborating with colleagues to drive system and process improvements.
Advanced excel skills and knowledge of BI reporting including ETL’s, SQL and Data Warehouse would also be advantageous, but this is not essential.


You can learn more about the position in the job description attached.

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Agile working
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Government-backed cycle to work scheme
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/publications/lstm-annual-report-2019-2020

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies