Finance Manager

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Finance Manager to join our professional services team. The Finance Manager will ensure effective management and coordination of the Department of Haematology (DoH) and Cambridge Stem Cell Institute's (CSCI) finance function, which includes a large and complex research grant portfolio.

The DoH is an internationally renowned biomedical research department with a particular focus on blood cell formation, blood cancers and thrombosis, http://www.haem.cam.ac.uk/ . CSCI is a world-leading centre for stem cell research with the mission to transform human health through a deep understanding of stem cell biology https://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/. The delivery of international research excellence and impact are therefore the main drivers for our work. Collectively our research grant portfolio is large, diverse and valued at over £150M with an annual spend of more than £25M.

Based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the role holder will support the Business & Operations Manager to manage finances and grants processes, providing strategic input and ensuring compliance with financial procedures and regulations, and grant sponsor terms. They will lead a team of 5 staff to provide a high quality and customer focussed service.

Substantial relevant experience in a finance management role, preferably in a Higher Education environment, is essential. This should include both general financial accounting and research grant management. Experience of managing a team and an ability to deliver a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, are also required. This is a both a fast paced and challenging role and so efficient time management and prioritisation skills are necessary.

For more information about this role, please contact Anthea Stanley (ajs333@cam.ac.uk). 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 4th May 2025 

Interview date: Week commencing 12th May 2025

Please quote reference RB45611 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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