Head of Finance. Education & Training

Head of Finance (College Accountant)

Cambridge (hybrid) Full-time

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to join a University of Cambridge College.

This position offers the chance to play a key role in shaping financial strategy, leading a high-performing team, and supporting the long-term sustainability of a complex and diverse organisation, in one of the best settings in Cambridge.

You will work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Reporting to the Senior Bursar, you will be responsible for delivering a full range of financial services, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and strategic planning across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the finance function, managing and developing a multi-disciplinary team
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports and statutory accounts
• Supporting long‑term financial strategy, planning, and budgeting processes
• Ensuring strong financial controls, systems, and governance frameworks
• Managing relationships with auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders
• Overseeing treasury, cashflow management, and investment reporting
• Providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making across the organisation

We are seeking a qualified finance professional with strong leadership capability and the ability to operate at a strategic level.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant post‑qualification experience in a senior finance role
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, controls, and compliance
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage non‑finance stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset and commercial awareness

Experience with in complex or regulated environments (e.g. education, charity, or similar) is advantageous.

• Competitive salary (c. £68,000‑£73,000, depending on experience)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Attractive pension scheme
• Access to a wide range of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating working environment

This is a unique opportunity to take on a high‑impact leadership role within a respected institution, offering both strategic influence and operational responsibility.

If you're interested in learning more, or would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch or apply directly.