Finance Lead for Academic Research & Planning

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for an experienced Finance Coordinator to lead the department's finance function, provide strategic financial leadership, and oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance and controls.

The role involves advising academic and professional services colleagues, researchers and senior leaders, developing the finance team, improving processes, implementing new systems and contributing to long-term planning.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a finance function in an academic or research environment.
• Strong analytical and advisory skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance and robust financial controls.
• Provide expert financial advice to colleagues and leaders.
• Lead and develop the finance team and drive improvements.
• Support new financial systems implementation and strategic planning.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Compliance and controls

Strategic financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for an experienced Finance Coordinator to lead the department's finance function, provide strategic financial leadership, and oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance and controls.

The role involves advising academic and professional services colleagues, researchers and senior leaders, developing the finance team, improving processes, implementing new systems and contributing to long-term planning.