Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

at  Ellison Institute of Technology

ABOUT EIT:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.
EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.
Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence.
EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.
EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.
We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Head of FP&A who will play a key role in the development and implementation of robust financial plans that link clearly to the organisation’s operational strategy. The individual will be leading the FP&A team which provides business partnering service to drive business partnering activities, offering valuable insights and business support to all departments.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree qualified or relevant experience in a similar corporate environment and professional qualification including (ie: CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• Expert in Performance Management and Financial Controlling required to deliver requirements of role.
• Excellent experience gained throughout your career in managing large-scale finance processes (budgeting, forecasting, business case review).
• Results oriented and proven track record of relevant past achievements in driving and improving business results.
• Experience in the preparation of financial and performance reports including an understanding of programme reporting.
• Demonstrable experience in the management of costs within budgetary constraints.
• Persuasive communicator with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels with integrity and fairness.
• You will have worked in roles where you have proven your ability to drive and implement change.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
• Solid commercial understanding with experience providing financial advice.
• A strong leader who can identify talent, grow a team and develop them.
• You will have strong multitasking skills and be able to manage your time effectively