Senior Finance Manager for Multi-Dept Academic Cluster

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance team across five departments clustered under the School of Clinical Medicine. The role focuses on management accounts, financial submissions, and strategic financial planning, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, controls and capital project oversight.

The post holder will guide senior management and Heads of Department, driving improvements in financial processes and supporting expansion through capital projects and

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and research grants.
• Extensive experience in a senior finance management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Prepare annual financial submissions.
• Perform financial data analysis and provide financial, budgetary and planning advice to senior management and Heads of Department.
• Maintain financial controls and lead planning across departments.
• Contribute to expansion through capital projects and academic recruitment.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Education

Degree in accounting

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance team across five departments clustered under the School of Clinical Medicine. The role focuses on management accounts, financial submissions, and strategic financial planning, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, controls and capital project oversight.

The post holder will guide senior management and Heads of Department, driving improvements in financial processes and supporting expansion through capital projects and