Financial Analysis & Planning Manager, Francis Crick

• An accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) followed by strong FP&A/finance partnering experience.*
• Strong communication skills with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.*
• Evidence of strong financial modelling and analysis skills and be confident with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning.*
• A collaborative team player with creative problem-solving abilities and a clear connection to the Crick’s mission
• A track record of improving processes to drive better insight.*

Desirable

• Reports to: Rachel Parr - Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
• The postholder will lead budgeting, forecasting and management information for our operations departments, manage an FP&A Assistant Manager, and partner with budget holders to drive effective financial management and support strategic decision making
• You’ll also play a key role in managing our building lifecycle capital investment programme, developing business cases and reporting for funders
• Leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for key operational teams, producing clear, robust financial plans in collaboration with budget holders
• Supporting financial management of building lifecycle investments, including business case development and reporting for funders
• Building trusted, effective partnerships with stakeholders across the Crick
• Ensuring accurate, timely month and year end processes and deliver insightful management reporting
• Driving process and data improvements to unlock better insight and decision support
• Contributing to strategic projects alongside the Head of FP&A
• Contact term: This is a full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment

• Please submit both a CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, we ask that you also respond to the following question:
• “Give an example of a time you improved a process while successfully balancing multiple priorities. What did you do, and what was the outcome?”
• Application deadline: Sunday 4th January 2026
• Closing Date: 04/Jan/2026 23.59 GMT