Finance Manager & Strategic Partner (Hybrid, London)

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Finance Manager to provide financial insight and leadership across a £300m+ funding budget, partnering with Research Funding teams and senior stakeholders. The role drives budgeting, forecasting and strategic finance in a large, mission-driven charity.

As a Qualified Accountant with strong FP&A and matrix-leadership experience, you will deliver robust financial reporting and develop models to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, Strategic Finance or Management Accounting.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, modelling and reporting experience.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insight.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Experience working effectively within a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Directors and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, analysis and decision support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities for designated business areas.
• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Deliver meaningful financial reporting, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and future implications.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders to improve financial understanding and support effective decision-making.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and support delivery of the Finance Strategy.
• Coach and support Finance Analysts and Management Accountants through matrix management and mentoring.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting and analysis.

Skills

Finance partner

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication

Matrix environment

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Finance Manager to provide financial insight and leadership across a £300m+ funding budget, partnering with Research Funding teams and senior stakeholders. The role drives budgeting, forecasting and strategic finance in a large, mission-driven charity.

As a Qualified Accountant with strong FP&A and matrix-leadership experience, you will deliver robust financial reporting and develop models to support strategic decision-making.