Senior Finance Manager (Scientific Research & Innovation)
Apply locations: Stratford (2 Redman Place)
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: November 30, 2024 (5 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R029911
Credible financial planning. Informed decision-making. Impacting the future.
Salary: £68,000 - £72,000 (+ Benefits)
Reports to: Head of Finance
Department: Chief Operating Office
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office).
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 29 November 2024 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews (the first stage will be based onsite at Stratford)
Interview date: 05 December 2024
How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK’s Finance team’s credibility and professionalism in handling money fundraised by public generosity is essential to the smooth running and future ambitions of our organisation, ultimately helping the charity reach our goal of beating cancer. This role will sit within our Core Purpose Finance team as the Senior Finance Manager for our Scientific Research & Innovation (R&I) and Policy, Information & Communications (PIC) directorates.
As a Senior Finance Manager, you will manage and lead the financial planning, management reporting, and analysis for these impactful business areas. You will connect closely with Cancer Research UK’s cause by partnering and collaborating with managers and leaders from across R&I and PIC to deliver our ambitious strategy. This will involve supporting, advising, influencing, negotiating, and challenging the leadership teams to add valuable input towards financial decision-making, forecasting, budgeting, our 5-year plan, and strategic development. You will also line manage and lead our Core Purpose Finance Team (4 direct reports) by supporting and coaching them to meet the reporting, budgeting, and partnering needs of the R&I directorate.
What will I be doing?
* Leading the preparation and execution of all financial planning for the Scientific Research & Innovation (R&I) directorate.
* Producing and developing monthly and quarterly reporting for the R&I and Policy, Information & Communications (PIC) directorates.
* Providing analysis and scrutiny of financial outcomes and indicators of business performance to inform decision-making and direction.
* Building and developing knowledge and understanding of R&I and PIC’s operations as well as external economic factors and their impact on these directorates.
* Building strong, credible stakeholder relationships with Directors and Heads in R&I and PIC.
* Line managing a team of 4 (x2 Finance Managers, x1 Senior Finance Analyst, and x1 Finance Analyst).
What skills will I need?
* Qualified or QBE Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who has led financial planning and decision-making within a large scientific research organisation.
* Significant experience leading on complex financial modelling, reporting, contract reviews, budgeting and forecasting; and contributing to year-end statements.
* A credible business partner who has built and managed strong, collaborative stakeholder relationships at all levels.
* Proven ability to support, influence, and negotiate with senior managers and leaders in financial decision-making and planning.
* Line managed a team with experience setting objectives and KPIs.
* Clear communication with a demonstrable ability to present and explain financial information and guidance to non-financial stakeholders.
* Proactive in identifying opportunities to drive change and improvements to the team’s operational effectiveness.
* Can set and meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools.
Additional Information
For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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