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Finance Coordinator

University of Cambridge - Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, West Cambridge

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £35,608 to £46,049 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 16th September 2026
Closes: 14th October 2026
Job Ref: LJ51075

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Finance Coordinator to lead our departmental finance function and provide strategic financial leadership within a thriving academic environment.

In this varied role, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance and financial controls, while providing expert advice to academic and professional services colleagues, researchers and senior departmental leaders. You will play a key role in supporting research funding, research facilities, studentships and income-generating activities, ensuring resources are managed effectively and sustainably.

You will also lead and develop a dedicated finance team, drive process improvements, support the implementation of new financial systems and contribute to the Department's long-term planning through high-quality financial analysis and insight.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong leadership, analytical and relationship-building skills who is keen to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.

Join us and help support exceptional teaching, world-leading research and academic excellence.

For the full job description and person specification, please refer to the linked Further Particulars. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

The department is open to applicants who wish to work flexibly, specific arrangements can be discussed at interview.

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

We encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Jeanne Estabel: dept-administrator@msm.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference LJ51075 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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