Finance Business Partners (Construction)

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 actively recruiting a skilled and experienced Finance Business Partner (FBP) with a background in Real Estate/Construction to join our Finance – Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. This role is critical in planning, analysing, and reporting on the financial and operational aspects of key initiatives and programs within the construction sector. The FBP will provide valuable insights into cost management, support strategic and commercial decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency through robust financial reporting, planning, and analysis. Construction industry experience is essential to effectively understand project dynamics, cost structures, and operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities: 

Budgeting, Forecasting & Monthly Reporting 

• Prepare annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts for designated business areas; ensuring accurate financials, providing insights to variance trends and submitting deliverables to required deadlines 
• Produce monthly reports for budget holders and leadership on delivery against departmental budgets, including insightful variance analysis 

Business Partnering 

• Act as a trusted advisor to budget holders, providing financial insights to support decision-making  
• Work closely with other departments to align financial strategies with business objectives, including analysing costs and recommending strategies for best use of resource  

• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and support change implementation and delivery 

• Continuous improvement of Finance’s processes and management initiatives 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Significant experience as a Finance Business Partner within Real Estate / Construction will be essential for this role
• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a strong academic background 
• Experience in the preparation of financial and performance reports including an understanding of MI reporting. 

• An excellent communicator with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels with integrity and fairness. 

• Experience of ERP, Planning and Reporting platforms. 

• Will have worked in roles where you have been responsible for preparing and presenting management information. 

• Experience of working with management accounting methodology. 

• Able to explain complex financial information and concepts in a clear and concise format to non-financial individuals. 

• Results-oriented and proven track record of relevant past achievements in driving and improving business results.   

• Strong numerical acumen 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Products particularly PowerPoint and Excel.  

• Ability to engage and effectively build relationships with business stakeholders across functions from all levels of the organisation. 

• Proactive self-starter who is a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Will be comfortable in a busy role where it will be essential to plan and prioritise a busy workload 

• Ability to use initiative to deal with unstructured and ad hoc issues. 

• Innovative with drive for efficiency and continuous improvement 

Nice to have but not essential: 

• Relevant business degree preferred but not essential 
• Experience of Oracle Fusion is a plus.

• Have worked in similar industries i.e. pharmaceutical, life science 

Terms of Appointment: 

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. 

• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. 

• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme. 

Why work for EIT: 

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! 

We offer the following salary and benefits: 

• Salary:  £60K - 80k + travel allowance + bonus  

• Enhanced holiday pay  

• Pension  

• Life Assurance 

• Income Protection 

• Private Medical Insurance  

• Hospital Cash Plan 

• Therapy Services 

• Perk Box 

We do not accept speculative CV's from Recruitment Agencies and are not currently need agency support for this role