Senior Finance Manager

Salary for this Role:

From £67,700 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

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Job Description:

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on building strong, influential relationships and navigating complex environments?

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Senior Finance Manager to join the Francis Crick Institute, a globally recognised centre for biomedical research and innovation. This is far more than a technical finance role; it's an opportunity to work at the heart of a purpose-led organisation, helping to shape the future of science. You’ll bring a strong financial background, but just as importantly, you’ll be collaborative, curious, and confident in building trusted relationships across a diverse organisation. You’ll have the presence to influence at senior levels, the courage to challenge the status quo, and the mindset to always be looking for ways to improve how we work.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and managing one Finance Analyst, you’ll lead on budgeting, forecasting, strategic insight and long-term planning for your business areas. As a key business partner to senior leaders, you’ll play a vital role in helping them understand the financial impact of their decisions, ensuring we make the most of our resources in support of world-class science.

What you will be doing…

• Support the development of long-term strategic financial plans and models that influence and support decision-making*

• Lead on the financial planning (budgeting, forecasting and long term planning), delivering clear budgets developed in partnership with divisional directors.*

• Supporting Crick leaders and the Head of FP&A in developing and delivering efficiency plans and maximising value for money

• Providing insightful management information (both regular and ad-hoc) to support effective decision making*

• Develop effective processes for reporting on budget, forecast and actuals, improving processes and data to enable more time for insight and decision support*

• Lead on the Crick’s capital planning process; supporting the development of capital portfolio plans and business cases to demonstrate value for money and best use of resources

• Identify and seek resolution to complex problems within area of accountability, explore new ideas and opportunities to drive improvements within the team

You will bring…

• A qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience and a record in business partnering or FP&A in a complex organisation

• Familiar with using planning and analysis tools and systems (use of workday financials or adaptive insights is advantageous)

• Strong experience of developing insightful financial reporting to suit a range of stakeholders

• Able to demonstrate creative problem-solving ability based on analysis of complex data

• Experience delivering change and process improvement in a finance environment

• Experience of a research or a grant-funded organisation is beneficial

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led, values-driven organisation where finance plays a crucial role in enabling world-class research. If you’re passionate about making a difference, thrive on collaboration, and bring both strategic thinking and practical know-how, we’d love to hear from you.  To be considered for the role, please share a cover letter and CV.

To see the complete job description click here.

About Working at the Crick… 

Our values  

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! 

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. 

As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying please email: People@crick.ac.uk

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.

To find out more about life at the Crick click here.

What will you receive?  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 

• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

• Development & Recognition:

• Comprehensive training, mentoring