Senior Finance Business Partner

UKRI Careers; Swindon; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK public research organization is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide leadership and technical financial expertise. This role includes supporting the overarching strategy, overseeing assurance processes, and ensuring high-quality service to stakeholders. The organization offers flexible working arrangements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial roles.
• Ability to drive transformational changes.
• Strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership to the finance team.
• Ensure high-quality service to external stakeholders.
• Oversee assurance processes for financial planning.

Skills

Technical financial expertise

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

UK Research & Innovation

Salary: £58,589 per annum

Band: UKRI Band F

Contract Type: Open ended

Hours: Full-time (flexible working available)

Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire Min 1 day per week in the office. (Hybrid working available)

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our team as a Senior Finance Business Partner. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the NERC Strategic Delivery Plan. Additionally, they will drive transformational changes within the NERC Finance Business Partner team and wider UKRI Finance environment, leveraging new operating systems to support the overarching UKRI Strategy.

The main purpose of this role is to provide senior-level leadership and technical financial expertise to support the business. You will ensure that external stakeholders including Institute Management and Professional Partners receive high-quality service, oversee all assurance processes and support the Head of Finance on longer term financial planning and reporting.

Within our collaborative team environment, you will have the ideal platform to develop your leadership skills and deliver meaningful outcomes. The experience and...