Finance Business Partner - Operations

Expedeon Inc. (an Abcam company); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abcam in Cambridge on site is hiring a Finance Business Partner – Operations to drive the Operations P&L, capex forecasting and gross margin reporting with full P&L and Capex responsibilities.

You will partner with Operations, Commercial and Finance leaders, perform capital investment appraisals, variance analysis and ensure SOX compliant controls, while progressing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Experience in P&L and capex forecasting, variance analysis and business partnering.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Oracle and BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive Operations P&L and capex forecasting with detailed modelling.
• Conduct capital investment appraisals, variance and trend analysis.
• Build relationships with Operations, Commercial and Finance leaders.
• Ensure SOX compliant controls for revenue and cost recognition.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

Analytical skills

SOX controls understanding

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

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 fasterbreakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders.

Our talented team of over1,400 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 onsociety.

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.

The 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

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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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.