Subsidiaries Senior Manager (Financial & Regulatory)

The University carries out a number of activities through a portfolio of subsidiary companies, which provide a range of functions complementary to the University's charitable purpose and academic mission. It is also associated with a small number of charitable trusts which have general purposes connected with the University. The University is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and regulatory compliance across all our entities.

We are seeking an experienced manager to ensure compliance with financial, governance and regulatory requirements within our subsidiary companies and associated charitable trusts. Salary dependent upon skills and experience.

The Role

• Assume the responsibilities of the nominated officer or company director for subsidiary companies to strategically advocate for and protect the University's interests
• Proactively liaise with board members, external stakeholders, and financial experts to gather insights, build partnerships, and strengthen the University's interests
• Maintain memorandums of understanding, service level agreements and register of corporate appointments
• Build strategic relationships with senior stakeholders

Your Skills

• Educated to degree level ideally with a professional qualification in e.g. finance, legal or governance
• Strong experience within a finance, legal or governance function in a large organisation
• Substantial experience working with Boards, preferably within Higher Education
• Clear experience of working with and within governance and organisational models including the ability to use and interpret technical and financial data at the highest level of an organisation
• Able to interpret and express information and ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Able to persuade and influence others, develop and maintain strong and effective relationships and a proven ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures and communicate them effectively

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. 

Funding for this post is available for two years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Lucy Harney, Head of Director's Office at Lucy.Harney@admin.cam.ac.uk

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 18th March 2025

The interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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