Worthy causes. Ambitious minds. Positive pursuits. Finance, Reporting, and Governance Senior Executive £35,000 - £40,000 plus benefits Reports to: Crick Operations Senior Manager Directorate: Strategy & Philanthropy Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (open to flexible working requests such as 4-day week) Location: Francis Crick Institute, London, 1 Midland Road, NW1 1AT (4 days per week in the office) Closing date: 08 December 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. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitmentcancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. 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. Recruitment process: Competency based interview At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Cancer Research UKs Philanthropy team bought in c40 Million pounds last year for our life saving Research. We have an opportunity for a Finance, Reporting, and Governance Senior Executive to join our Francis Crick team who contributed 18m to that total. This role is responsible for the delivery of income and expenditure processing, allocation and tracking to enable the successful delivery of the Crick Philanthropy programme as well as supporting governance and reporting requirements in collaboration with Crick and CRUK business partners. This role could suit a Finance Executive, Compliance Executive, Project or Account Manager. You don’t need a financial qualification or experience in governance to be successful in this role but you’ll bring with you experience in sectors such as corporate, charity, or public sector finance, and have impeccable attention to detail and financial system knowledge (Oracle or SAP). What will I be doing? Responsible for delivery of income and expenditure processing, allocation and tracking to enable the successful delivery of the Crick Philanthropy programme. Responsible for overseeing Governance, Reporting & Due Diligence processes for Science Management Committee, Finance Committee, Executive Committee, Board and Development Committee. Responsible for delivery of Crick grant awarding process to ensure CRUK gifts are paid to the Crick including confirming Crick sign-off, and receipts. Responsible for managing and coordinating the Crick Philanthropy Team budget and coordinating the CRUK/Crick monthly finance reports for Crick finance. Responsible for ensuring transformational gift draw down plans are processed, and that reporting is accurate. Responsible for coordinating and developing proposal and financial breakdown for gifts granted via AFCR in collaboration with Donor Relations Manager. What are you looking for? Experience of and proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring. Experience with financial systems and tools, such as Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), or accounting software Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex financial and governance concepts clearly. Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders. High level of precision in financial reporting and governance activities to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Experience working in sectors like corporate, charity, or public sector finance, depending on the organisation. Experience of developing and maintaining governance policies and frameworks would be beneficial but isnt essential - please do still apply if you dont have this) Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. 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. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. 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. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitmentcancer.org.uk.. Cancer Research UK is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and other people who come into contact with the charity through all of its diverse range of activities. To review our safeguarding statement please visit Safeguarding at Cancer Research UK | Cancer Research UK For information only – this is automatically added by Workday so please don’t include in your posting Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job ap plication process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitmentcancer.org.uk or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitmentcancer.org.uk or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.