Senior Finance Business Partner - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - UK Space Agency

UK Space Agency

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £52,320 - £58,920

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Grade 7
Contract type:
Fixed term
Length of employment:

- to 31/3/25
Type of role:

Finance
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Location

Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1

EP :
Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8

FT :
Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE4 5

SP :
Didcot, South East England, OX11 0QRAbout the job

Job summary:

Background:

The UK Space Agency:

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and provides technical advice on the government's space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government's vision.

Space is a part of everyday life. Satellites underpin our national economy, from agriculture and banking to aviation and shipping, and support our national security.

Space science provides critical data to understand and address global challenges such as climate change, while missions to explore our solar system unite nations and advance humanity's horizons.

We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country.

Through our portfolio of programmes and projects, we encourage the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development.

We also promote the UK space sector's interests and achievements; make connections to join up industry and academia; and represent the UK in international space programmes.

We have a powerful global voice, partnering with institutions across the world, including the European Space Agency.

Our Inclusive Environment

We have an inclusive culture to make UK Space Agency a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves.

We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension.

We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.

Job description:

Person specification:

As an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner, the post holder will work collaboratively to provide financial challenge and support across the Agency, you will manage complex budgets and contribute to future spending review plans.

You will be comfortable working with infrequent management guidance.

Delivery of results through others and effective negotiation at senior levels will be key.

You will develop and maintain business partnerships and relationships and influence others where there may be divergent and conflicting views.

This role requires significant leadership, management, representational and influencing skills.

You will engage the wider finance function to access centres of excellence to provide a full service to budget holders, influencing and engaging others across finance to maintain and enhance financial control.

Finally, the G7 Senior Finance Business Partner will coach and mentor junior members of the team and the wider profession to help build professional capability.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Leading a team of finance professionals to deliver the Agency's financial objectives.
Supporting the Assistant Director of Finance to embed finance future ways of working within the team and the Agency.
Lead the delivery of timely and robust financial information to influence business decision making across the Agency.

Budget

Work with budget holders to develop robust budget plans and monitor those plans.
Ensure regular financial reviews are conducted with delegated budget holders to better understand programmes, plans and financial performance.
Support the Agency's projects and programmes by providing financial advice and scrutiny, for example approvals, submissions, reviews and performance reporting.
Oversee finance business partner scrutiny of business cases.

Spend Control

Influence the affordability and prioritisation of business plans and seek to maintain spend within the relevant financial boundaries and delegations.

Risks & Issues

Identify and monitor budget risks and opportunities. Develop mitigating actions and work with the business to monitor.

Guidance & Support

Provide support, guidance and coaching for budget holders. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance.

Financial assurance