Finance Business Partner - Generative Biology Institute

Join us at EIT: We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas. Welcome to the Generative Biology Institute: We aim to overcome two major challenges in making biology engineerable, and solving these challenges will unlock the potential of biology for transformative solutions in health, sustainability, agriculture, and more. Your role as a Finance Business Partner will be to help shape, analyse, and communicate the financial and operational performance of the Generative Biology Institute (GBI).

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a strong academic foundation.
• Demonstrable experience as a Finance Business Partner with a career showcasing continuous development and increasing responsibility.
• Skilled in preparing financial and performance reports, with knowledge of management information (MI) principles.
• An inclusive and confident communicator able to challenge constructively, influence senior stakeholders, and foster strong working relationships.
• Experience with ERP, planning, and reporting platforms; Oracle Fusion experience is advantageous.
• Results-driven, with a track record of improving business performance.
• Strong numerical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Capable of building effective relationships across functions and levels, creating a collaborative and supportive working environment.
• A proactive, organised self-starter with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Able to handle unstructured issues with initiative and confidence.
• Forward-thinking, curious, and committed to efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and energised by working in a fast-paced, growing organisation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + travel allowance + bonus
• Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme
• Childcare benefit