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The Finance Transformation Programme is part of a series of change initiatives at Cambridge University, which aim to embrace new ways of working to better support our staff and academic mission. These initiatives are closely linked to the University's priorities and will help ensure that the University continues to thrive in the future. Through the Finance Transformation Programme, we'll modernise our ways of working through new processes, technology and governance. We'll enable our people to provide customers with the specialist support and guidance they need.
We are currently recruiting to the role of Project Workstream Lead. This role provides project management expertise for the Projects workstream, and is responsible for designing and building a system that will manage income for Research, alongside this the role will design, build and implement the Estates project module.
The Role
As the workstream lead for the Projects module you will ensure that the project management efforts are aligned with the overall strategic goals of the University. Ensuring that the module is implemented and accepted by both academic and professional services staff.
Working closely with a number of colleagues including the Project Delivery Manager, Systems Lead and the System implementer, the role will maintain the integrity of the project team and engage effectively with stakeholders whilst working to the standards and governance protocols.
The Role Will
- Act as strategic functional lead for the implementation of the Projects module, being responsible for the decisions on the configuration of the system.
- Conduct reviews and suggest improvements through analysing findings, and engagement with stakeholders.
- Ensure continuous improvement of the current processes and desired outcomes whilst providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders on workflow optimisation strategies.
- Oversee the governance and strategic management of data within the Projects module, ensuring that data is appropriate, relevant and accurate to enable financial reporting.
The role requires:
- Previous experience in implementing financial systems within a large organisation
- Relevant experience in research projects, grants and capital projects
- A strong understanding of financial processes and systems
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Experience in using Oracle
- Qualified accountant, or qualified by relevant financial experience
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
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.
Funding for this post is available for 2 years.
Kindly indicate your desired salary for this position in your application
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
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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.
If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Michelle Bond, michelle.bond@admin.cam.ac.uk.
If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 3rd August 2025
Interview date: 8th August 2025
Please quote reference AG46676 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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#J-18808-Ljbffr- Location:
- Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management & Operations