Strategic FP&A Partner — Research Infrastructure

THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED; Crick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Health & Well-being benefits

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Finance Business Partner in the Research Infrastructure space. This role sits in Crick's Financial Planning & Analysis Team and reports to the FP&A Senior Manager.

A qualified accountant will lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning, partnering with senior leaders to guide investment and resources. You will build financial models, turn data into insight and support decisions on special equipment and workforce planning, driving efficiency and

Qualifications

• Essential: Qualified accountant with FP&A or finance business partnering experience.
• Essential: Strong budgeting, forecasting, modelling and performance analysis skills.
• Essential: Credible partner able to influence senior stakeholders and drive changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning for research infrastructure teams.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape investment and resource decisions.
• Build financial models and convert data into clear insights.
• Support investment decisions including equipment and workforce planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and financial performance.
• Use data and technology to improve forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Performance analysis

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Adaptive Planning

Power BI

Job description

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Finance Business Partner in the Research Infrastructure space. This role sits in Crick's Financial Planning & Analysis Team and reports to the FP&A Senior Manager.

A qualified accountant will lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning, partnering with senior leaders to guide investment and resources. You will build financial models, turn data into insight and support decisions on special equipment and workforce planning, driving efficiency and