Finance Business Partner - Operations & Corporate Services - Cambridge The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), aims to be a world-leading centre for polar science and operations. We are looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to Deliver financial planning and analysis Manage high profile projects Lead the capital and fixed asset process Support our Operations (including Ships, Research Stations and Air Unit) and Corporate Services Divisions Purpose Deliver financial planning & analysis, manage high profile projects and lead the capital and fixed asset process supporting Operations & Engineering (including Ships, Research Stations and Air Unit) and Corporate Services Divisions. Qualification Qualified CCAB or equivalent accountant with post qualification experience working in organisations with complex financial service delivery. Duties 1) Budget holder engagement (including budgetary process for resource and capital, monthly and year-end management reporting, review meetings, forecasting, training, etc.). 2) Manage performance and professional development of a team of three staff members. 3) Deliver financial forecasts for three to five years as part of the Centre Activity and Resource Plan (CARP) in the unique Antarctic Logistics Infrastructure (ALI)/Non-ALI format. 4) Financial stewardship for project managers. 5) Support Head of Finance in delivering relevant Finance work streams for BAS Transformation Programme and enhance current Financial processes and procedures. 6) Ensure governance and compliance with Financial Policies. 7) Represent/Deputise across various forums including Operations Coordination Group (OCG), Corporate Services Senior Management Team, South Georgia Liaison Committee Meeting. 8) Collaborate with key stakeholders including United Kingdom Research & Innovation (UKRI), UK Shared Business Services (SBS), Procurement & Commercial Partners and Programme Management Office (PMO) to ensure the strategic mission of BAS is achieved. 9) Produce Annual Business Plan. 10) Management of assets. 11) 9 month and Year end audit support. 12) Any other duties as required by the Director. Benefits: Financials Salary start point takes into account relevant skills and experience Defined benefit pension scheme Additional allowance for periods spent in the Antarctic Comprehensive sick pay coverage During Antarctic deployment all food, accommodation and polar clothing are provided Employer discount scheme on a range of travel gifts and leisure. Leave and flexible working 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time and short term contracts) 10.5 public and privilege days holiday annually Flexible working hours Family-friendly policies Flexible working hours Home working considered Career breaks Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay Unpaid parental leave Special leave Welfare service