Finance Business PartnerCollective Talent
£45,272 per annum
UKRI Band E
Full Time
Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire (Min one day per week in the office)
Open Ended
Closing date: 16th March 2025
Interviews: 27th March 2025
Job Overview
Reporting to the Cross Council Cluster Directorates Strategic Finance Business Partner, the role is to provide a comprehensive financial business partnering service to the UKRIs Collective Talent Programme (including Future Leaders Fellowships), Cross Research Council Responsive Mode (CRCRM) and RICE team (including Open Access).
This role involves performing a range of Financial Management reporting and control functions and encompasses management and support of both Programme and some Opex activities.
Responsibilities:
Build & maintain good working relationships with colleagues & partners across Finance (Finance Business Partners, central Financial Planning and Reporting) and non-Finance (Strategy, Policy, Operations, HR) areas, and subsequently provide suitable input and advice in a format targeted to the relevant audience
Support Programme Managers and Senior Leadership Teams to effectively manage their budgets through the provision of timely, accurate and complete financial information, advice, and constructive challenge
Understand the linkages and dependencies between the different Councils within UKRI by actively working with other Finance Business Partners and colleagues across UKRI to seek opportunities for improvement, change and efficiency within Finance, strengthening internal controls, financial analysis, and effective management of cross cutting programmes and promoting a culture of teamwork
Perform a range of reporting and control functions, positioning Finance to work with the business and link budgets to delivery plans and business cases
About you:
Essential skills, qualifications & experience:
(S)Assessed at shortlisting
(I)Assessed at interview
(S&I)Assessed at both shortlisting and interview
Qualifications:
Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA), actively working towards qualification, or equivalent experience (QBE). (S)
Experience & knowledge:
Strong understanding of accounting and finance and demonstrable experience of working in delivering effective financial management & reporting (S&I)
Very good IT skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel (I)
Experience of financial modelling & controls (I)
Demonstrable experience of month and year-end processes - accruals and prepayment calculations, variance analyses etc (S&I)
Demonstrable experience of working as part of a wider-business, consulting with senior stakeholders, utilising an in-depth understanding of business priorities and effectively working with partners to meet organisational and financial objectives (I)
Experience in provision of high quality written and oral advice suitable for senior level decision makers (I)
Proven experience in the preparation of complex budgets, forecasts and financial plans (S&I)
Understanding of the role of governance, risk management and assurance in project delivery (I)
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Benefits:
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;
An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
Flexible working options
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How to Apply:
Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers pageTPBN1_UKTJ