Job Description

Salary – £46,507 to £54,490
Hybrid working (50/50)
Permanent and Full-Time (37 hours per week)
Part-Time can be considered for this role, it would need to be the equivalent of 4 full days.

Preferred Location: Wallingford
Alternative Locations: Bangor, Lancaster or Edinburgh

We’ll be shortlisting as we go, and we reserve the right to close this advert if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early!

UKCEH is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team of talented individuals, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.

Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)
• 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare Officers
• Flexible working opportunities

And much more…

In this new role we’re seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function. Your role is vital for the development and delivery of our organisational strategy and ensuring our future financial sustainability.

You’ll help to identify and maintain relationships with key scientific stakeholders, ensuring a deep understanding of their financial and operating performance.

We are looking for someone with a track record in finance and a passion for environmental issues, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and able to drive successful project delivery.

You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Reporting to the FP&A Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing prompt and accurate quarterly financial reporting on science area performance
• Providing ad hoc support with analysis and insight to facilitate decision-making and business planning
• Supporting delivery of budget and forecast, alongside quarterly analytical reviews and longer-term financial planning
• Acting as key contact for project finance queries
• Managing ongoing relationships with internal Science and Professional Services budget holders (income/costs/resource), to support delivery of the organisational finance metrics
• Working closely with our Project Accounting and Support teams to improve accuracy of accounting on projects
• Driving continuous operational change to improve project delivery and process efficiency

For the role of Finance Business Partner, we’re looking for somebody who has:

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification e.g., CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA
• A proactive approach to developing and communicating financial reporting and management information
• The ability to bring a fresh perspective, looking for ways to continuously improve
• A keen interest in the environment and environmental issues
• Knowledge of project delivery and project management methodologies
• The ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, using a collaborative and inclusive approach

If we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet. Apply now. 

Whilst we do invite applications from international candidates, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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