Senior Finance Business Partner

Harwell, Oxfordshire / some home working available up to 2 days per week.

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology. Its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research. 

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for Senior Finance Business Partner to join Diamond’s finance team. The role provides an opportunity to take ownership of Diamond’s financial management function, ensuring all budgets, forecasts and internal reporting are accurately consolidated, there is alignment of assumptions and information is completed in a timely manner. 

You will contribute, at both the strategic and operational level, to the financial planning of the whole organisation to underpin the Vision, Strategy and Delivery Plans of Diamond. You will provide clear direction and guidance to Directors and Budget Owners and strive for continuous improvement.

Managing a team of four, you will guide their progress and provide support to them on how to manage unpredictable issues that have to be solved from a financial perspective. 

This role will continuously improve the financial management capabilities of Diamond; ensuring that the financial planning, analysis, and commentary are developed to facilitate informed and optimal decisions at all levels.

About You

You should hold a CCAB qualification, be highly motivated with significant experience in a senior finance position. 

You will demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Financial management - covering budgeting, forecasting and “value added” reporting.
• Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Management accounting concepts and general accounting procedures.
• Line management of a small team.
• Finance systems.
• MS office including Excel to pivot table and macro level.

You will have the ability to interpret financial data and have good communication and interpersonal skills; being able to effectively communicate financial elements to both financial and non-financial stakeholders and build successful relationships.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable. 

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role. 

The initial closing date for applications is 14th April 2024, first interviews will be held Friday 26th and Monday 29th April with second onsite interviews on Friday 3rd May.