Finance Business Partner

Innovate UK Business Connect; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its Reporting team in Swindon. This role is responsible for consolidating financial data, managing audits, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a part-qualified accountant with proficiency in Excel and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers hybrid working arrangements and a salary of £45,272 gross per annum.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Flexible hours

Support networks

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Understanding of financial controls.
• Experience with month and year-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and provide senior-level advice.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial data for reporting.
• Liaise with UKRI Central and DSIT.
• Support month-end activities.
• Manage colleagues on the URI Finance Apprenticeship scheme.
• Support audits.
• Embed robust financial controls.
• Share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Line management skills

Excellent communication skills

Resilience and good judgment

Teamwork and organizational skills

Big picture awareness

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) or Qualified by Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Job description

Innovate UK has the following secondment opportunity available for employees of Innovate UK Business Connect:

Applications must be submitted by 12-08-2025

Finance Business Partner

This role is part of the Innovate UK (IUK) Reporting team, responsible for providing reporting to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), UKRI Central, Research Councils, and local budget holders. The team also builds operating expenditure budgets for IUK.

Please note: this advert will close on 11th August 2025 at 23:59.

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Position Details

• Title: Finance Business Partner
• Band: UKRI Band E (UKRI Ts & Cs)
• Salary: £45,272 gross per annum
• Reports to: Head of Finance Reporting & Planning
• Location: Swindon (Hybrid Working)
• Contract: Permanent

Innovate UK values work-life balance and is open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Job Purpose

This role involves consolidating financial data for reporting, liaising with UKRI Central and DSIT, supporting month-end activities, managing colleagues on the URI Finance Apprenticeship scheme, and supporting audits. The role also emphasizes embedding robust financial controls and sharing knowledge within the team.

Candidate Criteria

Experience & Qualifications:

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) or Qualified by Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Understanding of financial controls
• Experience with month and year-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and provide senior-level advice

Skills:

• Stakeholder relationship building
• Line management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Resilience and good judgment
• Teamwork and organizational skills
• Big picture awareness
• Continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

Travel may be required occasionally within the UK. Innovate UK promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening and security checks. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, flexible hours, and support networks.

For more information, visit UKRI.