Finance Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Finance Coordinator. This role involves providing financial guidance and preparing management accounts for budget holders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be proficient in Excel. Benefits include competitive pay, generous annual leave, and flexible working arrangements. This is a fixed-term position with a salary range of £33,951-£39,906. Suitable for candidates eager to contribute to financial management within the university's estates division.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual increases

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Excellent pension scheme

Travel and shopping discounts

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Proactive and able to explain financial information to non-experts.
• Competent in using Excel for reporting.
• Supportive team member with prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Financial Regulations.
• Prepare Management accounts and reports for Budget holders.
• Assist in budget planning and data collection.
• Support training to improve understanding of budgets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Proficient in Excel

Time management skills

Job description

# Finance Coordinator (Fixed Term)**Role Introduction / About the Role:*** We are seeking a Finance Coordinator to work within Estates Division as part of the Management Accounting function.* This role will support the team delivering high quality reporting and advice to the Department and ensure compliance with Financial Regulations.**Key Responsibilities:*** Provide guidance to Budget holders on Financial Regulations and University procedures.* Prepare Management accounts and ad hoc reports to Budget holders advising on variance and amendments required.* Input into the budget planning process assisting with data collection.* Assist with a training Programme to ensure a clear understanding of budgets.**About you:*** To be successful in this role, the postholder must be proactive and demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain information to colleagues who may not be familiar with financial terminology.* The role holder should have excellent IT skills and be competent at using Excel.* The role holder should be a supportive team member with strong time management skills, able to balance and prioritise varying workloads as needed..**Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:*** Competitive pay with automatic annual cost of living increases and service-related progression.* Generous annual leave entitlement, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.* Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus access to workplace nurseries.* Excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution through auto-enrolment.* Travel and shopping discounts at over 2,000 local and national retailers.* Relocation support for eligible new starters.**Fixed-term:** The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email Estates Division on [e-mail] quote reference BA48284 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.### Department/location### Salary£33,951-£39,906### ReferenceBA48284### Category### Date published16 December 2025### Closing date8 January 2026