Head of Finance

7 days ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

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.

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

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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