Part-Time | Job Share Opportunity (3 days per week)
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Salary: £55,000 per annum pro-rata
The Babraham Research Campus is a world‑class centre where pioneering bioscience companies grow, collaborate and thrive. Set within 430 acres of beautiful parkland just south‑west of Cambridge, the campus brings together cutting‑edge science facilities, exceptional workspaces, and a vibrant community of innovators.
We are looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner (Financial Control Lead) to join our Finance team in a flexible job share arrangement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader to play a key role in financial reporting, governance, planning, and control while working collaboratively within a supportive and flexible working structure.
Why this role matters
As the Financial Control Lead, you will take ownership of the organisation’s financial reporting integrity and control environment. You will lead on management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and governance, ensuring all financial outputs are accurate, timely, and compliant.
Working closely with the CFO and Commercial Lead, you will provide forward-looking financial insight and act as the final sign-off owner for key financial outputs.
What you’ll be doing
Financial Reporting & Control
- Oversee preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts
- Review and approve key financial outputs before CFO review
- Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and complete
- Maintain strong balance sheet controls and reconciliations
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
- Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes
- Oversee cashflow forecasting and financial planning
- Provide financial insight, analysis, and risk identification
Audit & Governance
- Lead finance support for external audit activity
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and governance frameworks
- Support reporting to the Audit Committee
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide oversight and technical support to the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant
- Review reconciliations, journals, and reporting outputs
- Work collaboratively with the Commercial Lead to align financial performance and commercial insight
What you’ll bring
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Has strong experience in financial control and management reporting as well as leading budgeting and forecasting processes
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and governance awareness
- Is confident managing audit and compliance requirements
- Can build strong working relationships across teams
What we offer
- 10.5% employer pension contribution (with 3% employee contribution)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown privilege days
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Private healthcare & employee wellbeing support
- Sports & social club, on-site restaurant, gym, tennis court and football pitch
- Onsite accommodation options (waiting list applies) & Nursery (subject to availability)
- Free parking (with a commitment to sustainable transport)
Our commitment to inclusion
We value and celebrate diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive.
Ready to make a difference?
We would love to hear from candidates who are looking for a flexible senior finance opportunity where they can bring both technical expertise and commercial insight.
Send your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]
Pay: £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
