Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Research) in London

Salary for this Role: From £67,600 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Reports to: Rachel Parr

Closing Date: 08/May/2026 23.59 GMT

Job Description: Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Research) – 12 Months Maternity Cover

Reporting to: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Contract term: This is a full-time/part time (0.8 FTE), 12-month fixed term position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Salary for this Role: Circa £70,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

Application instructions: Please submit both a CV and a covering letter within your application.

Application deadline: Friday 8th May 2026 at 11.55pm

Maternity Cover start date: 1st September 2026

About us: The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role: We’re looking for a Senior FP&A Manager to deliver high-quality financial insight that shapes planning and strategy across the Crick, with a focus on our core-funded research laboratories. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you’ll lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning, while partnering closely with senior research leaders and the Executive Committee to provide clear, trusted insight for decision-making. You’ll also lead and develop a small team, building strong relationships across the institute and driving impactful, collaborative finance business partnering.

What you will be doing: You will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of FP&A analysts to deliver high-quality financial planning and decision support across c.100 research groups.
• Owning consolidated financial planning (budgeting and regular forecasting) for the Crick’s research portfolio.
• Supporting the development of long-term financial models that shape strategic decision-making across the institute.
• Partnering with senior leaders and the Head of FP&A to drive efficiency and maximise value from grant and core funding.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, clearly communicating the financial impact of decisions.
• Delivering clear, insightful management information to support both regular and ad-hoc decision-making.
• Improving financial reporting processes and data quality to enable greater focus on insight and value-add activity.
• Supporting the Head of FP&A on key strategic projects.

About you: You will have:

• Essential: Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in FP&A within a complex organisation.
• Strong finance business partner, with the emotional intelligence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experienced in translating complex financial data into clear, insightful reporting for a range of audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, negotiate and influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Motivated by the Crick’s mission and excited to support world-class research.

Desirable:

• Experience in a research or grant-funded environment
• Familiarity with Workday Finance and/or cloud-based planning tools (e.g. Adaptive Planning)

About Working at the Crick: Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: ruby.oluwafemi@crick.ac.uk.

What will you receive? At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programmes. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.