Finance Manager

Are you an experienced finance manager who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment? Are you excited by the prospect of enabling the team responsible for generating £200 million of revenue each year for University strategic priorities?

Join our dynamic and friendly office, where we foster innovation, collaboration, and creative thinking to support the academic mission of the University. As we work at the forefront of philanthropy for research and education, we seek entrepreneurial and diverse mindsets to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

The Finance Manager is responsible for delivering all budgeting and financial accounting functions within our busy fundraising and alumni engagement department, ensuring the effective management of our operational budget of c£13m per year, overseeing all procurement, and providing expert advice and guidance on all finance matters. They lead and manage a Finance team of 3, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, strategic service.

We are seeking a proactive self-starter who can deliver results in a fast-moving, changing environment, with a proven track record in financial management and expert technical and professional accountancy skills. They should be used to operating at a strategic level, have great communication and relationship-building skills, and have a proactive, adaptable mindset.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the continued success of Cambridge University's Development and Alumni Relations, we would love to hear from you.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who want to apply for the role based on a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time work or other flexible working arrangements.

This post is fixed-term for 3 years or the return of the post holder, whichever is earlier.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

The closing date for this position is 18th July 2024.

Interviews for this position are anticipated to take place on the 23rd of July 2024.

Please quote reference DH42258 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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.

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