Finance Manager

We are excited to be partnering with a leading Cambridge based organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is a high-profile position within a complex and fast-paced environment, offering the opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple business units, research programmes and grant-funded activities. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys balancing strategic business partnering with hands-on financial management, team leadership and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take ownership of financial planning, management accounting, forecasting, grant administration, compliance and reporting. You will lead a finance team of 7 while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping to drive informed decision-making and financial sustainability. Key ResponsibilitiesLead budgeting, forecasting, management accounting and financial planning activities.Develop and maintain long-term financial forecasts and business plans aligned with organisational strategy.Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and year-end reporting.Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, policies and procedures.Manage departmental accounts, financial controls and month-end processes.Oversee accounts payable, purchase orders, expenditure controls and reconciliations.Support the financial evaluation and costing of new programmes, projects and initiatives.Lead, coach ..... full job details .....