Deputy school finance business partner school of the humanities and social sciences

Pure are delighted to be working in partnership with the University of Cambridge Finance Division as they embark on an exciting Enhanced Financial Transparency (EFT) Project which is highly significant and will have a University-wide impact. The project forms part of an overall Finance Transformation Programme.(FTP). As Deputy Finance Business Partner you will be an integral part of driving change management initiatives and its implementation in the School and its Institutions. You will have the opportunity to be involved with finance transformation projects including Financial Systems Replacement (FSR) and Enhanced Financial Transparency (EFT). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative team based in the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences School Office, to work alongside: the Council of the School, the Head and Deputy of the School Senior academics and professional staff across the Schools Institutions Other School Office professorial staff.The Role Working with the School Finance Business Partner, you will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, business partnering and planning, providing decision support and lead on developing outstanding management information for the Schools stakeholders. You will manage a team of 11 staff situated both in the School Office and situated in Faculties across the School, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the School Office finance function. As well as lead on financial budgeting and forecasting, in line with University planning processes. Your Skills You will be a qualified accountant ACA.ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with significant post-qualified operational experience gained in complex matrix organisations. Experience in the HE sector is not essential but would be advantageous. You will have experience managing a medium to large team, planning team workload and providing management support. You will have strong influencing and analytical skills and be able to demonstrate excellent communication.You will be leading, alongside the Finance Business Partner, an outstanding existing team and will be a key player in continuing to build and expand the excellent professional and supportive relationship this team has with those they work alongside. Benefits The University offers an excellent benefit package including: 41 annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays Defined benefits pension schemes Flexible working options Family-friendly initiatives Career development opportunities Support for health mental wellbeingLocation 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. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. The closing date for applications is 29 May 2024. The interviews date for the role are planned for w/c 10 June 2024. 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. To discuss this role in more detail please contact Mark Wishart or Mark Colton at Pure on (phone number removed)