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 and strategic Head of EPM, FCCS and Financial Data Structure to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of financial reporting and financial data governance within the University.
The Role
Working closely with the Finance Transformation Programme Board, Central and Research Accounting (CRA), Financial Planning and Performance (FPP), and wider University stakeholders, you will act as the voice of the customer, ensuring financial systems, reporting capabilities, reconciliations, and business processes meet the needs of users across the institution.
You will lead the governance and strategic management of financial data structures, ensuring data is accurate, controlled, and fit for purpose to support reporting, planning, and decision-making. The role will also support the implementation and ongoing management of the new Chart of Accounts (CoA) and EPM FCCS environment.
Your Skills
The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills and experience of 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:
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 July 2028.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.
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.
If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Michelle Bond, Deputy Director of Delivery at Michelle.Bond@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 14 June 2026.
The interview date for the role is 22 and 24 June 2026.
Please quote reference AG49842 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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