Financial Fraud Lead

Role Overview

The Financial Fraud Lead will be the lead for the Finance Division's defence against financial fraud. You will act as an ambassador of the Finance Division in promoting a culture of continuous improvement, be responsible for the Financial Fraud Framework (FFF) and work closely with stakeholders outside of Finance to maximise the effectiveness of the Financial Fraud Framework and develop and build the University's measures against fraud. 

The Role 

You will provide high-level support to senior members of the Finance Division, particularly in relation to the Audit Committee. You will work with colleagues across the University, and provide best practices to subsidiaries and affiliated entities, whilst keeping abreast of industry and regulatory development, including anti-money laundering regulations, and providing recommendations for action. 

This is an outward-facing position where you will play a pivotal role in acting as the conduit to develop enhancements of the University's FFF in line with strategic aims and objectives, utilising their specialist knowledge to interpret requirements and transform them into effective and secure processes. 

Your Skills 

The ideal candidate will be a confident and collaborative professional with deep expertise in financial crime prevention, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex regulatory requirements into secure, practical processes. 

You will bring a proven track record in leading frameworks and policy development, engaging effectively with academic and administrative staff, and investigating and mitigating financial fraud within large, complex organisations.

Highly detail-oriented, you will demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, alongside excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

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

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.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

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If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Tammy Tams, Tammy.Tams@admin.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any questions on the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2025. 

The interview dates for the role are planned for w/c 1st December 2025.

Please quote reference AG47753 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.

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