At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive financial planning and analysis to support operations and enhance business performance.
- Company: Join Abcam, a leading life sciences company making a real difference in healthcare.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including health care and paid time off for a balanced life.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work with innovative technologies in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make an impact in life sciences while developing your financial expertise in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.
The Finance Business Partner – Operations is responsible for supporting the Abcam Operations function and Gross Margin reporting through consistent financial reporting and analysis, with full P&L and Capex responsibilities. This position reports to the Finance Director, Operations, and is part of the Financial Planning and Analysis Team located in Cambridge and will be on site.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Planning and Budgeting: Drive the Operations P&L and capex forecasting process, and Gross Margin forecasting including detailed modelling, accuracy and alignment with business goals.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including capital investment appraisals, variance and trend analysis, and forecasting.
- Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with key business leaders across Operations, Commercial and Finance to understand their strategic objectives and provide financial expertise.
- Financial Controls: Ensure appropriate SOX compliant controls in place for both revenue and cost recognition.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Qualified accountant
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills (i.e. Excel).
- Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
- Proficiency in financial planning systems and tools.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience with Oracle
- Experience with Tableau/Power BI
Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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