Finance Manager - FP&A

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager to work with a prestigious University on their Enhanced Financial Transparency Project. This role involves developing a new financial planning model and supporting the Finance Transformation Programme. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with experience in commercial and public sector environments. Flexible working options are available, with full-time or part-time hours.

Benefits

41 days annual leave

Defined benefits pension schemes

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Rental deposit scheme

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience, ideally in commercial and Higher Education/Public Sector.
• Ability to interpret financial information for varied audiences.
• Experience developing accounting tools for Activity Based Costing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply a new financial planning model for the University.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to the Finance Transformation Programme.
• Ensure continuity during the transition from legacy financial processes.

Skills

Significant relevant experience

Ability to interpret financial information

Presentation skills for financial and non-financial stakeholders

Experience in developing accounting tools

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Overview

Pure are delighted to be working in partnership with the University of Cambridge Finance Division as they continue on an exciting Enhanced Financial Transparency (EFT) Project which is highly significant and will have a University-wide impact. The project forms part of an overall Finance Transformation Programme (FTP).

This Finance Manager role will work within the Academic Financial Planning and Analysis, this is a great opportunity for somebody to bring their experience to shape the new FP&A function within the University of Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• You will be instrumental in the development and application of a new financial planning model for use across the whole University.
• As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to the delivery of the Finance Transformation Programme with a particular focus on the Enhanced Financial Transparency project.
• You will contribute to the continuity and evolution of business‑as‑usual activity during the transition away from legacy financial planning and budgeting processes.

Qualifications

You will have significant relevant experience, ideally gained in both commercial and Higher Education/Public Sector environments and have the ability to interpret financial information and present to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders and have experience of developing accounting tools to deliver an Activity Based Costing management accounting solution. You must also be a Chartered Accountant.

Benefits

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family‑friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Rental deposit scheme

Working arrangements

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. This role is flexible on full time or part time hours, they could offer either full time, 4 or 3 days a week.

Contract

This position will be offered on a contract basis until October 2027.

EEO

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Contact

To discuss this position in more detail please contact Kathryn Van Wyk at Pure Cambridge or apply below.