Finance Business Partner - Operations

Radiometer; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abcam, a leading life sciences company, seeks a Finance Business Partner for Operations to drive the P&L and capex forecasting, deliver detailed financial analyses, and partner with Operations, Commercial and Finance leaders for strategic decisions.

You will ensure SOX-compliant controls and explore process improvements while leveraging Oracle and BI tools to optimise performance in a Cambridge-based on-site role.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant professional credentials.
• Proven experience in a similar finance partner role.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Solid grasp of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Experience with financial planning systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive Operations P&L and capex forecasting with detailed modelling.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis, including capital investment appraisals.
• Partner with Operations, Commercial and Finance leaders to provide financial insight.
• Maintain SOX-compliant controls for revenue and cost recognition.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Oracle

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Operations

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

Progress happens together At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Finance Business Partner - Operations is responsible for supporting the Abcam Operations function and Gross Margin reporting through consistent financial reporting and analysis, with full P&L and Capex responsibilities. This position reports to the Finance Director, Operations, and is part of the Financial Planning and Analysis Team located in Cambridge and will be on site. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Planning and Budgeting: Drive the Operations P&L and capex forecasting process, and Gross Margin forecasting including detailed modelling, accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including capital investment appraisals, variance and trend analysis, and forecasting.
• Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with key business leaders across Operations, Commercial and Finance to understand their strategic objectives and provide financial expertise.
• Financial Controls: Ensure appropriate SOX compliant controls in place for both revenue and cost recognition.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.

Essential requirements of the job include:

• Qualified accountant
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills (i.e. Excel)
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards
• Proficiency in financial planning systems and tools

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience with Oracle
• Experience with Tableau/Power BI

Benefits

• Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
• Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.