Finance Business Partner

6 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Clare College Cambridge Full time

The Finance Business Partner is responsible for providing strategic insights and financial decision support, based on analysis of operational performance, relevant sector information, strategic priorities and an appropriate balance of risk and return.

The role will focus on influencing decision making in the long and short term to drive future performance. The role works with departmental leadership to achieve their agreed financial targets related to income, expenditure, cash flow, resources, projects and investment.

This role is responsible for providing regular monthly management accounting, both consolidated and departmental; financial key performance indicators, financial accounting at year-end, project accounting as and when required, financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for the departments from short to long term.

Clare College is the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Our gardens are widely renowned as some of the best in Cambridge and are valued by all members of the College, as well as our guests. Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary will be between £60,000 - £65,000 p.a. depending on experience. In addition to this the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year, and meals on duty. We also offer membership of a defined salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and parking.

The Application Process

The job description is below with the person specification and details on the benefits available to staff.



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