UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Finance Business Partner
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Bangor, Maine, us, 04401
Salary - £46,507 to £54,490Hybrid working (50/50)Permanent and Full-Time (37 hours per week)Part-Time can be considered for this role, it would need to be the equivalent of 4 full days.
Preferred Location: WallingfordAlternative Locations: Bangor, Lancaster or Edinburgh
We’ll be shortlisting as we go, and we reserve the right to close this advert if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early!UKCEH is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team of talented individuals, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure10% employer pension contributionEnhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare OfficersFlexible working opportunitiesAnd much more...In this new role we’re seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function. Your role is vital for the development and delivery of our organisational strategy and ensuring our future financial sustainability.You’ll help to identify and maintain relationships with key scientific stakeholders, ensuring a deep understanding of their financial and operating performance.We are looking for someone with a track record in finance and a passion for environmental issues, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and able to drive successful project delivery.You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.Reporting to the FP&A Manager your main responsibilities will include:Providing prompt and accurate quarterly financial reporting on science area performanceProviding ad hoc support with analysis and insight to facilitate decision-making and business planningSupporting delivery of budget and forecast, alongside quarterly analytical reviews and longer-term financial planningActing as key contact for project finance queriesManaging ongoing relationships with internal Science and Professional Services budget holders (income/costs/resource), to support delivery of the organisational finance metricsWorking closely with our Project Accounting and Support teams to improve accuracy of accounting on projectsDriving continuous operational change to improve project delivery and process efficiencyFor the role of Finance Business Partner, we’re looking for somebody who has:A recognised professional accountancy qualification e.g., CIPFA, CIMA, ACCAA proactive approach to developing and communicating financial reporting and management informationThe ability to bring a fresh perspective, looking for ways to continuously improveA keen interest in the environment and environmental issuesKnowledge of project delivery and project management methodologiesThe ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersExcellent communication and engagement skills, using a collaborative and inclusive approachIf we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet.
Apply now.Whilst we do invite applications from international candidates, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.About Us
Here you can explore the kind of roles we recruit for, search our latest vacancies, learn more about what it's like to work at UKCEH, and find out about the many benefits of joining our team.Every one of our 600+ staff and 50+ postgraduate students plays a vital role in delivering our ambition to understand the environment and the human impact on it, so that together people and nature can prosper.How we work is just as important as what we achieve. We want UKCEH to be a welcoming, inclusive, engaging and collaborative place to work. We embed our values - excellence, integrity and teamwork - into everything we do.
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Preferred Location: WallingfordAlternative Locations: Bangor, Lancaster or Edinburgh
We’ll be shortlisting as we go, and we reserve the right to close this advert if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early!UKCEH is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team of talented individuals, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure10% employer pension contributionEnhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare OfficersFlexible working opportunitiesAnd much more...In this new role we’re seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function. Your role is vital for the development and delivery of our organisational strategy and ensuring our future financial sustainability.You’ll help to identify and maintain relationships with key scientific stakeholders, ensuring a deep understanding of their financial and operating performance.We are looking for someone with a track record in finance and a passion for environmental issues, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and able to drive successful project delivery.You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.Reporting to the FP&A Manager your main responsibilities will include:Providing prompt and accurate quarterly financial reporting on science area performanceProviding ad hoc support with analysis and insight to facilitate decision-making and business planningSupporting delivery of budget and forecast, alongside quarterly analytical reviews and longer-term financial planningActing as key contact for project finance queriesManaging ongoing relationships with internal Science and Professional Services budget holders (income/costs/resource), to support delivery of the organisational finance metricsWorking closely with our Project Accounting and Support teams to improve accuracy of accounting on projectsDriving continuous operational change to improve project delivery and process efficiencyFor the role of Finance Business Partner, we’re looking for somebody who has:A recognised professional accountancy qualification e.g., CIPFA, CIMA, ACCAA proactive approach to developing and communicating financial reporting and management informationThe ability to bring a fresh perspective, looking for ways to continuously improveA keen interest in the environment and environmental issuesKnowledge of project delivery and project management methodologiesThe ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersExcellent communication and engagement skills, using a collaborative and inclusive approachIf we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet.
Apply now.Whilst we do invite applications from international candidates, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.About Us
Here you can explore the kind of roles we recruit for, search our latest vacancies, learn more about what it's like to work at UKCEH, and find out about the many benefits of joining our team.Every one of our 600+ staff and 50+ postgraduate students plays a vital role in delivering our ambition to understand the environment and the human impact on it, so that together people and nature can prosper.How we work is just as important as what we achieve. We want UKCEH to be a welcoming, inclusive, engaging and collaborative place to work. We embed our values - excellence, integrity and teamwork - into everything we do.
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