Finance Manager

Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee and manage multi-million-pound research grant budgets and department finances. The successful candidate will lead the finance team, ensure effective financial procedures, and provide support to staff. This role offers a hybrid working model and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the finance department. Interested applicants should apply by the specified deadline.

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional familiar with complex finance systems.
• Skilled in managing research grant budgets and general ledger activities.
• Able to support and lead a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance matters for research grant budgets.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues for efficient support.
• Lead improvements in financial procedures.

Skills

Finance management

Budget monitoring

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in finance or related field

Tools

University finance systems

Job description

# Finance ManagerThe Department of Clinical Neurosciences is a large progressive academic research Department studying the nervous system to find new treatments for neurological disorders such as Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Our researchers also study neurosurgical topics, addressing care and patient support for those affected by traumatic brain injury and disorders of the nervous system. Research from the Department has real life impact, and we now have an exciting opportunity for a candidate to support this impact in the position of Finance Manager.Working in close liaison with the Department Business Management Team, the Finance Manager will manage all finance matters such as; the costing, monitoring and reporting of the department's multi-million-pound research grant budgets, department core and Major Research Facility budgets and extensive general ledger activity. They will collaborate with finance colleagues internally and externally to the University to deliver efficient and friendly finance support.This successful applicant will be an accomplished finance professional, comfortable with the complexities of the University finance systems and able to lead the Department Finance Team as they make improvements to their financial procedures. Moreover, they will be adept at advising and supporting staff and ensuring a positive working experience for their team.The role is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and on confirmation of your appointment, the successful candidate will adopt the Department's hybrid working model, consisting of days of work at home and days of work alongside other members of the Operations Team on site.If you are interested in a busy and rewarding finance role where you will directly make a difference, then please get in touch or apply to join us by following the link below.Informal enquiries about the position are welcomed and can be submitted by email to Linda Morgan, Assistant Business Operations Manager. [e-mail] closing date for applications is Sunday 25th January 2026, with interviews to take place in person on the 12th of February. We reserve the right to close the advert before this date if a suitable candidate is identified.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.We reserve the right to fill the position with a qualified candidate prior to the conclusion of the advertising period.Please quote reference ZE48394 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£35,608-£46,049### ReferenceZE48394### Category### Date published22 December 2025### Closing date25 January 2026