The role The Finance Manager is a key member of the Finance Office Team and is responsible for all areas of financial accounting, audit, treasury, tax, payroll and endowment management for the College, its trading subsidiaries, and Trusts. This is a permanent role at 36.25 hours per week. The Finance Office is responsible for delivering best practice accounting so the College is able to make decisions based on accurate and timely information. This role is pivotal in ensuring the Finance Office Team is supported and managed through the delivery of the key responsibilities detailed in the job description. The candidate will be CCAB Qualified and a capable manager with the personal qualities necessary to lead a small team and influence peers. Clare College is the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive. Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Our gardens are widely renowned as some of the best in Cambridge and are valued by all members of the College, as well as our guests. Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history. Salary and benefits The annual salary will be between £61,500 - £67,957.50 p.a. depending on experience. In addition to this the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year, and meals on duty. We also offer membership of a defined salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and parking. The application process The job description is below with the person specification and details on the benefits available to staff. All applicants must complete the Application and Equal Opportunities Forms and email them to the HR team ( HR@clare.cam.ac.uk ). The contents of the Equal Opportunities Form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels. The closing date is 15 th November 2026 with shortlisted applicants being notified shortly afterwards with interviews taking place week of 23 rd November 2026. Job Description and Person specification Application Form Equal Opportunities Form Benefits £61,500 to £67,958 - please see advert
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