Management Accountant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Management Accountant, based in the Departmental Finance Office in Central Cambridge.

You will lead on the development and maintenance of strategic financial protocols, reporting to the Head of Finance and delivering to the Head of Department, to ensure robust and consistent financial management practice based on needs identified from interactions with senior staff in the Department.

Working alongside the existing finance team, you will support the Head of Finance by leading special financial projects for Finance Office process improvements, research centres/facilities, as well as providing additional support and cover during peak times or holidays, to ensure annual reporting processes and day-to-day departmental support remains robust.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level/ level 7 vocational qualification and be a chartered accountant or have an equivalent level of experience. You will be competent in the use of Oracle Financials, or a similar accounting programme, with knowledge of financial management and strategic practices and related financial systems. You will have the ability to demonstrate a highly specialised knowledge of finance/accounting and have experience of providing financial advice to non-financial staff.

Significant relevant experience, ideally gained in both commercial and higher education/public sector environments, and the ability to interpret financial information and present to both financial and non-financial contacts are essential requirements for this role. Experience of leading an accounting/finance team would be desirable.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering ([e-mail], 01223 332615).

Please quote reference NM45687 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.