About the Team
We are EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute, a world-leading research institution in the life sciences, bringing together experts in molecular biology, physics, chemistry, and computer science.
As an intergovernmental organisation across 6 sites in the UK and Europe, we are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join the EMBL-EBI Office, based at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge, UK.
Reporting directly to the EBI Budget Office Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the financial administration of externally funded research grants.
Your role
As a Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for managing the financial post-award activities of a portfolio of grants, working closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) and Group Team Leaders (GTLs) to align funding with EMBL-EBI's strategic objectives. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing the financial administration of research projects, including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting to funding bodies.
* Conducting quality reviews to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations.
* Supporting the development and user acceptance testing of financial systems, including the Workday-based management accounting system.
* Collaborating with key stakeholders across EMBL-EBI, including the Director's Office, faculty, and scientific/non-scientific departments.
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of post-award grant management processes to enhance efficiency and service quality.
* Proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks, alerting PIs where necessary.
* Assisting project managers with payment distribution to research partners.
* Preparing and submitting routine and ad-hoc financial reports.
* Troubleshooting financial and administrative challenges.
We are looking for experience in the following areas:
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a well-regarded medium/large company.
* Experience of financial/budgetary control and management.
* Experience in providing financial advice to non-finance colleagues/audience.
* Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
* Advanced Excel spreadsheet and modelling skills.
* Proficiency in accounting software (SAP and Workday preferred).
You are:
* A team player but have the ability to work independently.
* Flexible in approach to work and able to plan, organise and prioritise your own workload.
* Proactive and able to work to deadlines set by senior leaders and others within the organisation.
* Excellent in communication skills, both written and oral.
* Skilled in presenting financial information to leaders within EMBL.
* Possessing excellent general interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills, with the ability to hold difficult conversations with a variety of colleagues.
The following may be advantageous but not essential:
* Experience of working in an international organisation.
* A university degree in finance.
* A recently or part-qualified accountant (ACMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) or equivalent level of experience with up-to-date professional knowledge.
Other Information
* Minimal travel to our German, Heidelberg site is anticipated, although travel for training and team meetings may be required from time to time.
* Our team works in a hybrid pattern, which includes spending at least 2 days working from our office in Hinxton.
* Interviews will involve a technical assessment and a presentation; the topic will be shared with invited candidates only. Panel interviews are planned remotely via Zoom on 17 & 18 March 2025, with introductory calls starting 6 & 7 March 2025.
* This role is normally titled Budget Officer internally.
Contract length: 3 years (renewable up to 9 years)
Salary: Grade 6 - Monthly Salary £3,612 after tax plus financial allowances based on family circumstances. Excluding personal pension and insurance contributions.
Why join us:
EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented, and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team. We believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders, cultures, ethnic groups, and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
Enjoy lots of benefits:
* Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover).
* Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays.
* Relocation package: including installation grant (if applicable).
* Campus life: Free shuttle bus (select sites), on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely).
* Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity/parental leave, and monthly family & child allowances.
* Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year, and a monthly non-resident allowance.
* For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here.
What else you need to know:
* International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page to find out more.
* EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
* Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ & individuals from all nationalities.
* How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
Closing Date: 23/02/2025
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