Finance Business Partner

Innovate UK; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified accountant to provide finance expertise and business partnering. The role involves supporting financial sustainability and working closely with stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting and finance.
• Experience in financial management and reporting.
• Proven experience in preparing complex budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial expertise and business partnering.
• Support Programme Managers with financial information.
• Deputise for Senior Finance Business Partner when required.

Skills

Relationship Building

Influencing

Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

£45,272 gross per annum

UKRI Band E

Full Time

Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire (Hybrid Working) Min 1 day per week in the office.

Open Ended

Closing date: 8th June 2025

Job Overview

Purpose of the role

Provide dedicated finance expertise, insight and business partnering to NERC Governance Assurance Management and Non-Core R&D. The role heavily supports NERCs implementation of measures to support the financial sustainability of NERC research centres and strategic delivery partners, whilst working closely with stakeholders to add financial awareness to decision making and deliver outcomes that are in line with Council and UKRI priorities.

Responsibilities

Key Areas of Accountability

Build & maintain good working relationships with colleagues & partners and provide input and advice.

Support Programme Managers and Senior Leadership Teams to effectively manage their programmes through the provision of timely, accurate and complete financial information, advice, and constructive challenge.

Understand the linkages and dependencies between the different Councils within UKRI by actively working with other Finance Business Partners and colleagues across UKRI to seek opportunities for improvement, change and efficiency within Finance, strengthening internal controls, financial analysis, and effective management of programmes and promoting a culture of teamwork.

To deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner on a range of issues, if and when required.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to build relationships with senior partners and influence them with impact and professional credibility.

Strong experience of developing effective working partnerships and offering challenges where necessary to senior decision-making groups.

Line management and leadership skills.

About You

Essential skills, qualifications & experience

(S) Assessed at shortlisting

(I) Assessed at interview

(S&I) Assessed at both shortlisting and interview

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA), actively working towards qualification, or equivalent experience (QBE) (S)

Experience & Knowledge

Strong understanding of accounting and finance and demonstrable experience of working in delivering effective financial management & reporting (S&I)

Very good IT skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel (I)

Experience of financial modelling & controls (S&I)

Demonstrable experience of month and year-end processes - accruals and prepayment calculations, variance analyses etc. (S&I)

Demonstrable experience of working as part of a wider-business, consulting with senior stakeholders, utilising an in-depth understanding of business priorities and effectively working with partners to meet organisational and financial objectives (S&I)

Experience in provision of high quality written and oral advice suitable for senior level decision makers (S&I)

Proven experience in the preparation of complex budgets, forecasts and financial plans (S&I)

Understanding of the role of governance, risk management and assurance in project delivery (I)

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Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options
  
  

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How To Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page