Contract Type: Open ended, Hours: Full-time (flexible working available), Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire (Min 1 day per week in the office; Hybrid working available), Closing Date: 4th January 2026 Salary: £58,589 per annum (UKRI Band F) About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our team as a Senior Finance Business Partner. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the NERC Strategic Delivery Plan, drive transformational changes within the NERC Finance Business Partner team and wider UKRI Finance environment, leveraging new operating systems to support the overarching UKRI Strategy. Responsibilities Proven experience of working within a complex operational environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders including Senior Management and Professional Advisors. Close collaboration with staff across the UKRI business, including strategically funded NERC Institutes, to provide robust support, advice and guidance on finance related matters. Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with regular engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders at senior and operational levels. Personal Specification Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA), or equivalent experience (QBE). Well‑developed leadership, team management, organisational and motivational skills. Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organisation. Experience of working strategically to balance conflicting demands of multiple stakeholders whilst protecting the integrity and ownership of financial processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to present financial information effectively to non‑finance staff. High level competency of IT systems and applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, with a focus on strong Excel skills. Ability to provide insightful analysis on complex issues, communicating the key elements to effectively deliver projects and influence decision making at a strategic level. Benefits An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you will be required to pay costs directly to the Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all, of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact the relevant department. #J-18808-Ljbffr