Head of Finance
hace 27 días
Cambridge
Head of Finance (College Accountant) Cambridge (hybrid) | Full-time An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to join a University of Cambridge College. This position offers the chance to play a key role in shaping financial strategy, leading a high-performing team, and supporting the long-term sustainability of a complex and diverse organisation, in one of the best settings in Cambridge. You will work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. The Role Reporting to the Senior Bursar, you will be responsible for delivering a full range of financial services, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and strategic planning across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the finance function, managing and developing a multi-disciplinary team, • Overseeing the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports and statutory accounts, • Supporting long-term financial strategy, planning, and budgeting processes, • Ensuring strong financial controls, systems, and governance frameworks, • Managing relationships with auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders, • Overseeing treasury, cashflow management, and investment reporting, • Providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making across the organisation About You We are seeking a qualified finance professional with strong leadership capability and the ability to operate at a strategic level. Key requirements: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), • Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role, • Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, controls, and compliance, • Experience leading and developing teams, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders, • Strong analytical mindset and commercial awareness Experience within complex or regulated environments (e.g. education, charity, or similar) is advantageous. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary (c. £68,000–£73,000, depending on experience), • Generous holiday allowance, • Attractive pension scheme, • Access to a wide range of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, • A collaborative and intellectually stimulating working environment Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role within a respected institution, offering both strategic influence and operational responsibility. If you’re interested in learning more, or would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch or apply directly.