University of Cambridge
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Do you want to be part of the team transforming financial analysis at Cambridge University? The Financial Planning and Performance (FPP) team, who are developing a new approach to financial planning across the University, is looking for a new team member. We are developing accurate, transparent financial planning information to open strategic conversations with senior leaders and transform the way finance is understood within the University. We are nurturing and supporting our colleagues to develop new skills and broaden their experience. We encourage colleagues with fresh ideas to contribute to creating the future.
The Finance Coordinator will directly support central accounts, collaborating to manage in-year and year-end financial processes and production of financial analysis. They will act in an advisory capacity to financial administrators across the University, supporting central accounts transactional work, in liaison with relevant, parallel teams and connected colleagues.
Your Skills
You will be qualified or studying towards a Financial/Accounting AAT (Professional Diploma) or have an equivalent level of practical experience in a financial background. You will have expertise in financial and accounting practice, and experience of working in a dynamic finance or administrative function within a large organisation. You will be highly numerate, and demonstrate excellent IT skills, specifically in Excel, Oracle Financials and Tableau (or similar systems), and able to prioritise your own workload. You will thrive in a creative, busy team, and will be happy to share your knowledge with others inside and outside of the direct team. You will enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues in across the University.
Benefits
The University offers an excellent benefit package including:
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.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Rebecca Bishop, Finance Analyst at: [email protected]
If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 17th March 2024.
The interviews date for the role are planned for w/c 25th March 2024.
Please quote reference AG40676 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.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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£32.33k - £38.21k per annum
