Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a world-leading scientific environment?
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
At the European Bioinformatics Institute ( EMBL-EBI ), part of European Molecular Biology Laboratory, we are advance scientific discovery through bioinformatics and enable solutions for global challenges such as infectious diseases, food insecurity and loss of biodiversity. With over 1,900 colleagues across six international sites, EMBL is one of the most influential research organisations in the world.
We are seeking two experienced Finance Business Partnersto join our collaborative Budget Office team, based at the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge.
Your role
In this role, you wont just report numbers; youll partner directly with world-class scientists, and help to shape the financial success of pioneering research projects. Youll play a critical role in ensuring that our grant funding is managed effectively, enabling breakthroughs that can transform science and healthcare globally.
As a Finance Business Partner you will report to the EBI Budget Office Manager taking ownership for:
Leading the financial management of a portfolio of research grants, from post-award through to reporting
Collaborate closely with our Group Leaders, supporting their strategic objectives
Monitor and control project expenditure, ensuring alignment with funding requirements
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for grant-awarding bodies
Conduct quality reviews to ensure compliance with funding rules and internal processes
Proactively identify financial risks and provide clear, actionable insights
Support payment distribution across research partners and projects
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing financial processes and service delivery
Play a key role in financial systems development, including Workday enhancements and user training
Build strong relationships across scientific and operational teams, influencing decision-making at multiple levels
You have
Professional Accounting Qualifications (ACCA, ICAEW, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
University degree in Finance
Minimum 5 years of experience in a well-regarded medium/large organisation
Experience of financial/budgetary control and management
Excellent analytical and organisational skills
Flexible approach to work and ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload
Ability to use own initiative to work proactively and independently often working to deadlines set by others
Excellent general interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills, with the ability to hold difficult conversations with a variety of different colleagues.
You may also have
Experience of working in an international organisation
Contract length: 3 years
Salary: Grade 6 monthly salary from £3,695.61 after tax plus generous benefits and financial allowances depending 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, therefore, 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 and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information
Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £278 monthly child allowance of £336 per child. Non resident allowance up to £569 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Hybrid 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 eight bank holidays
Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)
Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract
Salary: Monthly salary starting at £3,695.61 after tax (but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)
International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.
How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system before the closing date. xxuwjjq