Finance Business Partner

European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI)

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Base: grade 6 monthly salary from £3,695.61 after ...
Fully remote
Professional accounting qualifications acca icaew aca cima
Minimum 5 years finance experience
Financial budgetary control and management
The European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) is seeking two Finance Business Partners to join their Budget Office team in Cambridge, UK. The role focuses on financial management of research grants, requiring candidates to possess professional accounting qualifications and at least five years of relevant experience

Job Summary

  • The role involves partnering directly with world-class scientists to shape the financial success of pioneering research projects at a leading scientific environment.
  • Candidates will be responsible for managing a portfolio of research grants from post-award through reporting while ensuring alignment with funding requirements.
  • The position offers a tax-free salary, generous family allowances, 30 days annual leave, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and relocation support.

Matching Summary

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The European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) is seeking two Finance Business Partners to join their Budget Office team in Cambridge, UK. The role focuses on financial management of research grants, requiring candidates to possess professional accounting qualifications and at least five years of relevant experience.

Salary

Base: Grade 6 monthly salary from £3,695.61 after tax; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Tax-free status, family allowances, pension, 30 days leave, relocation package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Professional Accounting Qualifications ACCA ICAEW ACA CIMA
  • Minimum 5 years finance experience
  • Financial budgetary control and management
  • Grant funding management post-award
  • Compliance with funding rules

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in international organisation
  • Diplomacy and negotiating skills
  • Ability to hold difficult conversations
  • Proactive independent work style
  • Systems development experience Workday

Key Requirements

  • Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • University degree in Finance
  • Minimum 5 years experience in medium/large organisation
  • Contract length: 3 years (limited)

Work Rights

Visa exemption offered for international applicants

Sponsorship: available

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