Finance, Governance & Reporting Senior Executive at Cancer Research UK

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Finance, Reporting, and Governance Senior Executive
£35,000 – £40,000 plus benefits

• Reports to: Crick Operations Senior Manager
• Directorate: Strategy & Philanthropy
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term
• Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (open to flexible working options, including a 4-day workweek)
• Location: Francis Crick Institute, London, 1 Midland Road, NW1 1AT (office presence required 4 days per week)
• Closing Date: 08 December 2024, 23:55

This position may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is identified. To avoid disappointment, we recommend applying as soon as possible. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, such as accommodations to support your application, please contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 promptly.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process: Competency-based interview.

About Cancer Research UK
Our mission is to defeat cancer.

Last year, Cancer Research UK’s Philanthropy team generated around £40 million to support lifesaving research. This included £18 million raised by our Francis Crick team. We’re now seeking a Finance, Reporting, and Governance Senior Executive to support this critical work.

This role involves managing income and expenditure processing, allocation, and tracking to ensure the success of the Crick Philanthropy programme. You’ll also provide governance and reporting support, working closely with business partners from Crick and Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

Whether your background is in finance, compliance, project management, or account management, you could be an excellent fit. Financial qualifications or governance experience are not mandatory, but experience in corporate, charity, or public sector finance, along with strong attention to detail and familiarity with financial systems (e.g., Oracle or SAP), will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Ensure effective processing, allocation, and tracking of income and expenditure to support Crick Philanthropy’s success.
• Governance and Reporting: Oversee governance, reporting, and due diligence processes for various committees, including the Science Management Committee and Executive Committee.
• Grant Management: Manage the Crick grant awarding process, ensuring proper sign-off and payment of CRUK gifts to the Crick.
• Budget Oversight: Coordinate the Crick Philanthropy Team’s budget and compile monthly finance reports in collaboration with Crick finance teams.
• Gift Processing: Handle transformational gift draw-down plans and ensure accurate reporting.
• Proposal Development: Collaborate with the Donor Relations Manager to create proposals and financial breakdowns for gifts granted via AFCR.

What We’re Looking For

• Financial Expertise: Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with financial tools such as Excel, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly explain complex financial and governance concepts.
• Stakeholder Management: Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision in financial and governance activities to ensure compliance and minimize risks.
• Governance Experience (Optional): Familiarity with governance policies and frameworks is a plus, but not essential.

Our Values

Our organizational values guide our actions:

• Bold: Demonstrate ambition, courage, and determination.
• Credible: Work with professionalism and rigor.
• Human: Strive to positively impact people.
• Together: Foster inclusivity and collaboration.

We’re seeking individuals who embody these values and are committed to advancing our mission to beat cancer.

What You’ll Gain

Joining Cancer Research UK means working in an environment that prioritizes your well-being. We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Diverse opportunities for career and personal development.
• High-quality tools and resources to support your success.

Our policies and practices are designed to enhance work-life balance and help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Visit our careers page for more details on benefits.

How to Apply

We use an anonymized shortlisting process to ensure equality, diversity, and inclusion. While CVs are required, we won’t review them until after inviting candidates for interviews. Instead, complete the work history section of the online application form to allow fair and objective assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, visit our website or reach out to recruitment@cancer.org.uk.

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Commitment to Safeguarding and Inclusion

Cancer Research UK is dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of its staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries. For more details, visit our safeguarding statement online.

Our vision is to create an inclusive charity where everyone feels they belong, benefits from, and participates in our work. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We aim to provide every candidate with the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have any concerns or require adjustments, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 at your earliest convenience.

Please note, applicants must be at least 18 years old to comply with safeguarding and health and safety regulations.

Our Mission: Beat Cancer.
Apply today to join us in making a difference.