Finance Lead (Fixed Term)

Ever wanted to work in an institution that is home to one of the world's great collections of cultural treasures and research materials?

Spanning thousands of years of human thought and discovery, Cambridge University Libraries and Archives house unique treasures and research materials made up of nearly ten million books, maps, manuscripts, photographs and priceless objects.

The role 

The Finance Lead is a key role within the Cambridge University Libraries and Archives Finance Team. You will lead a team of four and work closely with the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant, and stakeholders at all levels across both Cambridge University Libraries and Archives and the Finance Division of the University.

As Finance Lead you will

• Be a joint deputy to the Head of Finance, alongside the Management Accountant, in the areas of financial strategy, financial governance and management.
• Be responsible for managing the operational financial administration of Cambridge University Libraries and Archives.
• Ensure that financial data is accurate and reported on in a timely basis.
• In conjunction with Finance colleagues and our stakeholders, develop financial strategy in line with the Libraries and Archives' and University's strategic priorities.

What we are looking for

• An accountant with expertise in financial and accounting practice, and considerable financial acumen.
• A manager with experience of leading, motivating and training teams.
• A highly organised individual, who has the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within a complex organisation. 

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 41 days.
• Exceptional parental leave (including maternity, paternity / co-parent, adoption and shared parental leave).
• Discounts on major retailers.
• Professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and access to a variety of training courses.

We welcome applications from internal or University candidates as a secondment. Please discuss with your line manager before applying. 

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

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

For informal enquiries please contact Jo Kibble, Head of Finance at jjk56@cam.ac.uk

Application closing date: Sunday 21 June 2026

Interview date: Friday 3 July 2026

For further details please refer to the Further Particulars.

Please ensure you upload your CV and a covering letter as part of your application detailing how you meet the criteria for this post.

The post is initially available on a fixed term basis of 18 months.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check. 

Please quote reference VE49828 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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