1. Drive financial decision ‑making in a high‑impact R&D environment.
2. Influence senior leaders while shaping a growing technical function.
About Our Client
Our client is a fast‑growing, international organisation investing heavily in research, innovation, and technical development. Their R&D function is expanding rapidly and plays a crucial role in shaping the company's future direction, supported by modern facilities in Oxfordshire and a global support network. They foster a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where finance, technology, and engineering teams work closely to deliver meaningful impact.
Job Description
As the Senior Finance Business Partner for R&D, you will act as the trusted adviser to the Technology leadership team, ensuring robust financial stewardship across a complex and rapidly evolving environment. Your responsibilities include:
3. Partner senior leaders across Technology to forecast costs, manage budgets, and guide strategic financial decision‑making.
4. Lead budgeting, long‑range planning, cash flow forecasting, and scenario modelling aligned to R&D strategy.
5. Support business case development and financial oversight for research, engineering, and product development projects.
6. Drive financial excellence as new global technology facilities come online, collaborating with HR, IT, Procurement and Programme Management.
7. Forecast headcount and support workforce planning in partnership with HR.
8. Champion continuous improvement across reporting, processes, and operational finance.
9. Line manage an existing Finance Analyst within the team.
10. Lead financial workstreams relating to the SAP S/4HANA implementation.
11. Adapt and grow with the business as responsibilities evolve in line with organisational scale‑up.
The Successful Applicant
12. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
13. Experienced in partnering senior leaders, including C‑Suite.
14. Strong track record in complex, technical or innovation‑driven environments.
15. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
16. Confident, resilient, and effective in fast‑changing, ambiguous settings.
17. Passionate about supporting technical teams and driving value in a scaling business.
What's on Offer
On offer for the successful Senior Finance Business Partner is:
18. Base salary: £75,000-£85,000 (DOE)
19. Car allowance: £6,840
20. Bonus: Performance‑related
21. Benefits: Healthcare, life assurance, pension
22. Flexible allowance: £3,000 (additional benefits/pension or added to salary)
23. High‑impact business partnering role based at Milton Park, Oxfordshire
24. Opportunity to influence a rapidly growing technical organisation at a crucial stage of scale‑up