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I am delighted to be working exclusively with a Cambridge College who are seeking to appoint a qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivlent  Head of Finance following the retirement of the current post holder. The Head of Finance is a vital senior management role within the College, responsible for leading the Finance Department, as well as contributing significantly to financial decision-making. 

They are looking for an experienced accountant with excellent technical and interpersonal skills. The Head of Finance will drive delivery of timely and useful financial information as well as streamlined financial processes. The role is varied and stimulating offering opportunity for professional growth and personal impact. 

This is an exciting moment to join the College. They are in the process of evolving the 2025-30 Strategic Plan and the successful candidate will be able to contribute to these discussions. Our strong and stable team of Senior Officers, led by the Master, is committed to delivering an ambitious financial resilience programme as part of this plan to ensure that they continue to provide an outstanding education to students. 

The Head of Finance is responsible for the day-to-day management of financial and accounting operations including budgeting, management information and financial, tax, charity commission and other statutory reporting.  The Head of Finance is also responsible for banking and insurance arrangements and management of financial systems and controls.

I welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the following skills: 
The ability to engage effectively and constructively with a wide range of stakeholders – this role holder is required to collaborate with Academic Fellows of the College and other Heads of Department
Sound planning and organisational skills to manage diverse and conflicting priorities proactively and work to deadlines
The ability to lead, nurture, motivate and develop staff to achieve good results
Excellent understanding of accounting software, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and Modelling and how to use IT systems to improve efficiencies 
Use initiative and have a creative approach to solving problems 
A flexible and collaborative approach to tasks and willingness to proactively embrace change
A strong customer focused approach   
Employment arrangements
This is a permanent appointment (subject to a six month probation period). 
Hours of work are 37.5 per week. 
Competitive full-time salary of £70,000 - £75,000, depending on experience.
To apply, please contact Mark Wishart at Pure on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further details. You will be required to submit an application form if selected to progress for this role along with a covering letter.
The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Friday 6 December 2024