Job Description

We are looking to recruit a new Finance Coordinator to join our friendly team. We provide professional Finance support to the Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science, the Department of History and Philosophy of Science and the Department of Land Economy.


Responsibilities include:


Provide account management services to the Department. Monitor income and expenditure against targets and forecast future financial needs Analyse financial data provided by University and departmental financial systems. Management of research grants. Monitor and check integrity of data on the University's financial system. Instruct departmental staff on University financial procedures. Keep a rolling income/expenditure plan. Oversee the processing and preparation of invoices.

You will:


Have Substantial experience in a senior finance management role in a similar environment Have Expertise in financial and accounting practice Have Competence in the use of Oracle Financials or similar accounting programme Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Finance/ accounting involving a critical understanding of relevant theory and/or principles Have Financial/Accounting AAT (Professional Diploma)

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.



The post is available immediately.


The closing date for applications is: 28th September 2025


Interviews will be held w/c 6th October 2025


Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Paula Boatman - pf283@cam.ac.uk


If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk


Please quote reference JB47018 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.

Key information

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Department/location

Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science

Salary

33,951-39,906

Reference

JB47018

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

12 September 2025

Closing date

28 September 2025