Finance Manager

Full time, Fixed term (one-year sabbatical cover)

About us

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a leading institute for discovery science, focused on the fundamental biology that drives health and disease. Based in London and closely linked to Imperial College London, LMS offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with strengths in epigenetics, developmental biology, and quantitative approaches. Our researchers are supported by cutting-edge facilities and a strong commitment to scientific training and career development. 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team, supporting world-class scientific research. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive financial business partnering service, using strong business awareness to support effective decision-making and deliver outcomes in line with Council/ UKRl priorities. 

Reporting to the LMS Head of Finance, you will lead the Finance team on a day-to-day basis, overseeing a range of reporting and control functions and ensuring compliance with internal, DSIT and other UK Government controls. You will quickly build strong relationships with key stakeholders, supporting budget-holders to utilise their commercial and grant funding effectively. You will deputise for the Head of Finance when required. 

About you

You should be CCAB-qualified and have significant experience in budget management, producing, analysing, interpreting, and reporting monthly and ad hoc financial information. We expect you to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive financial planning exercises, forecasting and rolling financial plans and to have strong IT skills, including Excel. 

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.  Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits 

How to apply

For full details of the post and to complete an online application, please click on the 'Apply' button above and upload your CV, names and contacts of two references along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role. Please quote reference number LMS 2411. 

Please note that we offer hybrid working, currently with 2 days per week working from home. For the initial 4-6 weeks, you would be expected to be in the office full-time for an effective face-to-face handover. 

The final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening 

Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff 

Closing date: 28 June