The University is undertaking an ambitious Finance Transformation Programme, delivering major improvements to financial systems, reporting, planning, and data management across the institution. We are seeking an experienced senior specialist with strong knowledge in financial reporting and systems to play a key role in shaping the future of financial reporting and financial data governance within the University including how financial consolidation, reporting, and subsidiary operations are designed, implemented and embedded across a diverse and complex group structure.
The Role
Working with a high degree of autonomy, the role works closely with the Finance Transformation Programme Board, Central and Research Accounting (CRA), Financial Planning and Performance (FPP), subsidiaries, and wider University stakeholders, acting as the subject matter expert and interface between the teams and working to resolve complex issues to meet reporting requirements.
The Workstream Lead is a senior professional role responsible for leading two critical strands of the financial transformation programme: (1) deployment of the new financial system across subsidiary entities, and (2) implementation of Oracle Fusion Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS). The role is responsible for ensuring the system design meets the business requirements and ensure a successful delivery of the reporting requirements post go live for FY 2027.
Your Skills
The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills and experience of financial reporting, financial reporting systems, financial data management, and enterprise performance management solutions such as Oracle EPM FCCS or similar platforms. You will be comfortable working in a complex transformation environment, managing stakeholders, leading teams, and driving successful delivery across multiple workstreams.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking institution at a pivotal stage of transformation, where your expertise will directly influence the future of financial reporting and data management across the University.
Benefits
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 and mental wellbeing
- Discounts on shopping
- Rental deposit scheme
- Public transport season ticket loans
- Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes
Location
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 31 December 2028.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
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.
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.
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If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Leanne Fisher, Head of Central Accounting and Group Reporting via Leanne.Fisher@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 20 September 2026.
The interviews date for the role are planned 28 September 2026.
Please quote reference AG50916 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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