Financial Planning and Analysis Assistant Manager (Finance Business Partner)

Crick Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in Greater London is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Manager to support financial decision-making for research teams. The role requires strong FP&A experience and the ability to turn financial data into insights for non-finance audiences. The institute values collaboration and innovation, providing a practical environment for research that benefits public health. This full-time permanent position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Defined contribution pension

Discounted gym memberships

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong FP&A experience.
• Confident finance partner with emotional intelligence.
• Skilled in turning data into clear, insightful reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own financial planning for a portfolio of research groups.
• Support leaders to deliver efficiency plans.
• Produce management information to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Change management

Education

Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Experience in complex organization

Tools

Workday Finance

Adaptive Planning

Job description

**Salary for this Role:**From £47,225 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.**Job Title:**Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Manager (Finance Business Partner)**Reports to:**Jennifer Lofthouse**Closing Date:**27/Jan/2026 23.59 GMT**Job Description:****Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Finance Business Partner)****Reporting to:** Financial Planning & Analysis Manager**Contact term:** This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.**Salary for this Role:** From £50,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience**Application instructions:** Please submit both a CV and a covering letter within your application.**Application deadline: Tuesday 27th January 2026**The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.**About the role**The FP&A Assistant Manager delivers clear, high-quality financial insight to support planning and decision-making across the Crick. Working closely with research Group Leaders, you’ll lead financial planning, analysis and decision support for a portfolio of world-class research teams, helping bridge finance and science. As part of a small FP&A team, you’ll build strong relationships, strengthen finance business partnering and provide the insight needed to support the Crick’s research strategy.**What you will be doing**You will be responsible for:* Owning financial planning (budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning) for a portfolio of research groups, working closely with Group Leaders and the Post-Award Grants team.* Supporting Crick Leaders and the FP&A Manager to deliver efficiency plans and maximise value for money.* Building strong trusted stakeholder relationships and clearly communicating the financial impact of decisions.* Producing clear, insightful management information to support effective decision-making.* Improving financial reporting processes and data quality to increase focus on insight and decision support.* Identifying and resolving complex issues, driving continuous improvement across the team.**About you**You will have:(Minimum criteria \*)**Essential:*** Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or finalist with strong FP&A experience in a complex organisation.\** Confident finance partner with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.\** Skilled in turning financial data into clear, insightful reporting for non-finance audiences.* Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.* Motivated by the Crick’s mission and excited to support world-class research.* Proven track record of delivering change and improving finance processes.**Desirable:*** Experience in a research or grant-funded environment* Familiarity with Workday Finance or cloud-based planning tools (e.g. Adaptive Planning)**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. We are a **Disability Confident: Committed** employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post)please email: [e-mail] 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:* **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.***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.***