Strategic Financial Leader for Life Sciences

2 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Ellison Institute of Technology Full time

About Us:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford is a global impact-driven organization that reimagines the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions. Our purpose is to deliver innovative programmes and platforms responding to humanity's most challenging problems.

We are committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation, and tenacity. We value an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of FP&A who will play a key role in developing and implementing robust financial plans aligned with our operational strategy. The successful candidate will lead the FP&A team, providing business partnering services to drive business activities, offering valuable insights, and business support to all departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Budgeting & Forecasting

The Head of FP&A will manage the annual budgeting process to meet our long-term strategic goals and objectives. They will work closely with the business to translate strategies into plans and budgets. The individual will be accountable for delivering high-quality, robust financial forecasts, challenging the organization to ensure credibility.

They will also lead the production of quarterly re-forecasts, reflecting the latest changes in assumptions and highlighting risks and opportunities.

Reporting & Business Partnering

  • Reporting & Business Partnering

The Head of FP&A will lead the production of periodic management accounts in conjunction with the Financial Accounting team. They will produce month-end management information and variance analysis to budget holders, driving sound decision-making.

The individual will recommend, design, and develop KPIs to steer the business areas successfully through growth and evolving environments.

They will identify and recommend operational and process improvements and communicate key financial messages to stakeholders with clarity and consistency.

Governance, Reporting & Control

  • Governance, Reporting & Control

The Head of FP&A will ensure appropriate governance and controls are implemented as per our organizational policy. They will effectively oversee the implementation of audit-based actions and flag any control issues on a timely basis.

The individual will proactively follow up to ensure risks are mitigated and manage all key stakeholders to ensure full alignment and buy-in on all plans and recommendations.

Leadership & Management

  • Leadership & Management

The Head of FP&A will influence the direction and objectives of the department and the FP&A team. They will lead and develop a team of finance business partners to ensure maximum value delivery to the business while progressing their professional development and career goals.

The individual will work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure strong communication between the FP&A and Financial Accounting teams at all times.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary of £90K + bonus. Enhanced holiday pay, pension, life assurance, income protection, private medical insurance, hospital cash plan, therapy services, Perk Box, and more.

Why Work with Us:

We believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and have a shared commitment to excellence.



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