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Finance Business PartnerLocation: SouthamptonDivision: Corporate and Business Support (CBS)Group: Strategic ReportingRef No: 11782
National Oceanography Centre
Accounting & Finance, Customer Service
Southampton, UK
Posted on Oct 25, 2024
Finance Business Partner
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
Permanent
Full time (37 hours per week)
£42,062 - £46,141
Who are we?
We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK’s leading institution for integrated coastal and deep ocean research. Through our ground-breaking research, collaboration, and game-changing innovation we work to gain a deeper understanding of our ocean, helping every living thing on our planet flourish.
We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community focused on solving challenging long-term marine science problems, underpinning international and UK public policy, business and societal outcomes.
The ocean has the potential to provide the solutions to so many of the social, economic and environmental challenges we face worldwide. To truly harness the value of the ocean, we put ocean research, science and discovery at the heart of our culture.
Join us in shaping the future of oceanographic research and contribute your unique perspective to our organisation.
About the role
The Finance Business Partner will actively be involved in business partnering to provide specialist advice and analysis to support Group Heads, senior scientists, and researchers in managing projects through their whole lifecycle. They will be responsible for managing the administration of a wide range of projects that fall under the Division they support. The role will include project and budget set up including advice on costing (where appropriate), budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting to stakeholders both internal and external.
The Finance Business Partner will take an active lead within the organisation to monitor risk, ensure financial reporting accuracy, improve systems, introduce good governance, and manage/review the financial processes. There will be ownership of specific technical tasks as well as working collaboratively on other matters.
About you
We are looking for a part/qualified accountant that is commercially astute, tenacious, and very dynamic. The individual will be able to work at all levels, grasping detail, understanding data structures while being able to apply accounting practices to complex situations.
Experience working with Unit4 or other ERPs would be advantageous.
Why NOC?
We offer a generous set of benefits, including:
- 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
- a 10% employer contribution pension scheme
- access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and anonymous support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues
- access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
- a Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
- a great working environment with a number of social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations
- we are proud to be a Living Wage Employer
Location
This position will be based in Southampton. The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking with over 40 EV charging points.
The NOC has a hybrid working approach where for most positions staff can work from home up to 2 days per week. If you are interested in this position, but require a more flexible working arrangement, please contact the recruitment team using the contact details below.
We can support visa applications where required. We may be able to offer financial support for applicants who will need to relocate for this position.
Submitting an application
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at careers@noc.ac.uk / 07355 676794.
Before submitting your application please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description and person specification.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position, as we strive to create a supportive and equitable environment where all voices are valued and heard.
Those seeking employment at NOC are considered solely on their qualifications, skills and experience, without regard to gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status (including pregnancy / maternity leave) or any other protected characteristic.
There is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the position and declare a disability. NOC is an Investors in People organisation.
Date advert posted: 25/10/2024
Closing date: 22/11/2024. This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.
Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.