Assistant Finance Business Partner

West Cambridge | Between £26,942 - £29,959 | Permanent full time | Hybrid 2-3 days in office

Numbers with a mission: that’s what we’re about. Fancy helping some world-changing companies make their mark?

Why you will love this role:

Imagine your day-to-day contributing to the success of innovations that tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. Cambridge Enterprise plays a vital role in taking cutting-edge research from the University of Cambridge and helping it make a real-world impact. In this role, you won’t just be processing numbers; you’ll be an integral part of a team that fuels groundbreaking discoveries and helps translate them into real-world impact. You’ll be instrumental in preparing quarter-end results, maintaining reports for budget holders, and contributing to financial reporting for external entities and the University of Cambridge.

One day, you might be working on spreadsheets, analysing financial data that informs strategic decisions about the next big innovation. The next, you could be processing invoices, reconciling accounts, or assisting with the annual audit, contributing to the financial health of projects that could change lives. You’ll have the opportunity to use your initiative to resolve problems, improve processes, and support the success of the finance department. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your finance career, whether you’re already studying for an accounting qualification or looking to start. You’ll gain valuable experience, work with a supportive team, and have the chance to make a real difference.

What we’re looking for:

• Excel whiz: You’re competent in the use of Excel and other Microsoft packages.
• Detail-oriented: You have a good eye for detail, and you can identify inefficiencies and improve control processes.
• Trustworthy: You handle confidential information with discretion.
• Collaborative: You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Adaptable: You can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Results-oriented: You achieve targets and complete work items and projects accurately and on time.
• Resourceful: You use your initiative to resolve problems and queries.
• Decisive: You’re able to make decisions and prioritise your workload effectively.

Nice to have:

• Accountancy-minded: You’re either working towards or looking to begin studying for an accountancy qualification.
• Sage savvy: You have experience of using Sage 200.

Diversity and equality matter: These are our ideal requirements, but we know some people are less likely to apply for the role unless they check every single box. At Cambridge Enterprise, we promote a diverse, inclusive and empowering culture, so if you feel you have most of the skills and experience needed, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any questions about the interview process, or if you need any reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact Ian, Michelle or Sofia.

Why Cambridge Enterprise?

We are at the heart of Europe’s most successful research and technology cluster and we’re on a mission to bring innovation to life, making a difference to society, the UK economy, and the University of Cambridge. We connect the innovative minds of the University’s academics with the funding, start-up expertise and commercial relationships they need to help their ideas thrive. Our success stories include an electric vehicle charging technology that’s as convenient as filling up with petrol, a programme to prevent ideological extremism, and the world’s first treatment for a rare cause of blindness.

Perks at a glance:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Class-leading Bupa private medical insurance
• Hybrid role with genuine flexible working – including work from abroad for up to 30 days a year in most roles
• Generous University pension scheme.
• A commitment to personal development including LinkedIn learning.
• Family-friendly policies (including enhanced parental leave & childcare benefits, fertility leave, and pregnancy loss leave)
• Mental health and well-being support including access to free counselling.
• Access to Bupa’s Menopause Plan for expert advice and support.
• Retail and travel discounts.

Key dates:

• Closing date: 6th April, although we encourage you to apply sooner as the advert may close early if we have enough applicants
• First interviews: 15th April
• Final interview: 17th April