Head of Corporate Accounting

Closing Date of vacancy: 8 January 2013
Division: Finance
Team: Management Information Services
Type of Contract: Non-time limited
Length of Contract:
Salary Range: £42,895 - £58,035
Work Location: London
Hours per week: 35

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes. Our mission is to make the discoveries that defeat cancer. We have a long and distinguished history of research with a major impact on the outcome for cancer patients.  Our unique partnership with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (RMH) makes us the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, performing high quality original basic research and translational studies. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Professor Alan Ashworth FRS, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best minds in the world.

Having outstanding individuals committed to best practice will only aid ICR in achieving their goals and new positions have been created to help their finance function operate as more of a business partner.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Head of Corporate Accounting will be responsible for the financial management of the Institute’s Corporate Services and Academic Services departments by providing critical financial information to budget holders and senior management, including reviewing expenditure and providing management information to all Corporate and Academic budget holders. With line management responsibilities, you will also develop close working relationships with all Corporate Services and Academic Services budget holders.

To succeed, you must be a professionally qualified accountant with strong technical skills, an analytical approach and significant experience dealing with senior stakeholders. You will be a proven team leader with advanced modelling skills and a confident manner delivering both oral and written presentations of the highest order.

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