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University of Cambridge
Management/Leadership

Interim Head of Central Accounting

University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
Deadline
Sep 22, 2024
Expired
Location
N/A
United Kingdom
Employment
Fixed-term: The fund
Negotigation
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 07, 2024
Offered salary£66,857

About the role

Interim Head of Central Accounting

We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to fill the role of Interim Head of Central Accounting while the substantive postholder is seconded to a leadership role for the Financial Systems Replacement Project which is due to go live in 2027. As a leader for Central Accounting team, you will sure strategic and operational success through innovation, planning, organisational effectiveness and delivery.

We are looking for an individual with gravitas developed through extensive experiential learning and career progression. The individual will have earned credibility by operating within formal governance structures such as board, finance and audit committees.

As Interim Head of Central Accounting you will:

  • Manage the core General Ledger and other associated modules to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of all financial data while facilitating appropriate access to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Own the development and updating of the financial rules and guidance in which the financial community operates including the communication and training thereof
  • Develop and oversee the first and therefore completely new Research Financial Assurance Framework for the University
  • Provide leadership to a dedicated team of finance professionals

    • The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be involved with finance transformation projects including Financial Systems Replacement (FSR) and Enhanced Financial Transparency (EFT).

    Your Skills

  • Qualified accountant with significant experience with complex accounting and reporting software
  • Good working knowledge of current UK financial reporting standards (FRSs) and the Further and Higher Education SORP
  • A strategic thinker able to work at a detailed level
  • 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
  • Family-friendly initiatives

    • 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.

    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.

    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 [email protected].

    If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at [email protected].

    The closing date for applications is 22 September 2024.

    The first stage interview date for the role are planned for w/c 7 October 2024

    Please quote reference AG43174 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.

    Further information
  • Interim Head of Central Accounting - Further Information
    • Department/Location

    Finance Division

    Salary

    £66,857

    Reference

    AG43174

    Category

    Academic-related

    Published

    6 September 2024

    Closing date

    22 September 2024

    How to apply

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