Deputy Finance Business Partner - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking three dynamic and driven individuals to fill the role of Deputy Finance Business Partner in three of our academic schools.

As a vital member of our extended finance teams, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our academic and administrative departments in achieving their financial goal and objectives.

The role holder will deputise for the School Finance Business Partner across the portfolio of school finance matters, allowing the Business Partner to undertake project work arising from the various transformation programmes.

This includes providing strategic and operational financial leadership for the School and its departments, covering business partnering and business planning, management reporting and analysis, financial performance delivery and investment decision support, and the oversight of effective financial stewardship and governance.

Be part of our journey, through our transformation programme, to redefine excellence in customer service.

The Role

Functional leadership for the provision of high quality partnering and business planning support for all Departments and Faculties in the School and the development of associated finance resources.
Play a key role in the development of future plans including taking a leading role on the production of a multiyear business plan to underpin the delivery of the School's longterm Academic Vision.
Take primary responsibility for management reporting and analysis, financial performance delivery and investment decision support.
Develops and appraise investment options, leading on the development of the financial aspects of business cases for all major projects and initiatives such as new building projects.

Your Skills

Qualified accountant with significant experience with complex accounting software.
Experience in effectively engaging with the culture and objectives of a complex institution.
Strong influencing and analytical skills, creative problemsolving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Defined benefits pension schemes
Flexible working options
Familyfriendly initiatives

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Closing Date: 30th April 2024

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