Head of Finance

The Department of Computer Science and Technology is an academic department that encompasses computer science along with many aspects of engineering, technology, and mathematics. With a world-wide reputation for academic research and consistent top research ratings, the Department has an open and collaborative culture supporting revolutionary fundamental computer science research: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk. Research from the Department also has a real life impact, from the world's first webcam to the Raspberry Pi computer. We are pleased to offer an exciting management opportunity, working with academics, researchers and professional colleagues to develop new exciting lines of research and teach the next generation of computer scientists.

The Head of Finance has overall responsibility for financial strategy and operations across the Department and for managing financial matters relating to the Department's research income. This includes setting the Department's financial strategy, developing its financial plans, and making both long-range and operational financial decisions for the Department. The Head of Finance also takes responsibility for compliance with financial regulations and the performance of the Finance and Research Grant Team, raising standards, developing and delivering new training, and opening career paths. As financial systems, processes and regulations evolve in the University, the Head of Finance will play a leading and influential role at School and University levels, providing insight, advice and direction on policy and process. This successful applicant will be an accomplished finance professional, able to lead the Department's Finance and Research Grants Team to make efficiency improvements to financial procedures, whilst advising and supporting all staff, ensuring a positive working experience for their team.

The successful candidate will be highly numerate, analytical, and proficient in standard software packages, particularly Excel. You will be educated to degree level or level 7 vocational qualification, with an accounting qualification (ACMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA), or equivalent practical experience. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as experience of management accounting, business modelling, presenting complex data, optimisation and data-driven decision making.

Benefits In addition to a stimulating environment and a friendly working environment at a prestigious institution, we offer a range of benefits to all our colleagues, including:

• 41 days holiday inclusive of public holidays
• Membership of the generous USS pension scheme
• Shared Equity Scheme
• Optional Hybrid Working
• Flexibility in working hours, to fit around childcare or other commitments
• A rich and vibrant University community with a variety of activities throughout the year
• Local Discounts via the University's CAMbens Scheme https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employee-benefits/financial-benefits/shopping-discounts
• A large number of other Employee Benefits https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employee-benefits

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Informal enquiries about the position are welcomed and can be submitted by email to the HR Manager at hr-manager@cst.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NR44245 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.

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