Main Purpose of the Job

The Business Analyst is the main source of financial support for the Institutes' Group Leaders. In addition, they will prepare and interpret the regular financial information which is presented to the various boards and committees of the Institute.

Financial Support for Project Leaders
• Build personal relationships with Group Leaders
• Assist Group Leaders to manage their financial resources by proactively forecasting future income and costs, highlighting where decisions may be necessary.
• Meet face to face with all Group Leaders each month to review their financial position

Financial Reporting
• Preparation of monthly management accounts for the Institutes with detailed and accurate financial information and interpretation.
• Preparation of Statutory Accounts

Budgetary control
• Preparation of forward projections, annual budgets and forecasts
• Preparation of 5 year business plans and reserves analysis
• Monitoring the financial performance of grants

Key Relationships

The Business Analyst is a customer facing role and the post-holder will need to build relationships and meet regularly with a number of Group Leaders and budget holders. The purpose of this is to support the Group Leaders in managing the financial resources available to them, whether this be through specific grant or general core funding.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

Percentage

Provide financial support for Group Leaders and budget holders

25

Prepare monthly management accounts for the Institute

20

Prepare budgets, forecasts and business plans for the Institute

20

Monitor the financial performance of grants to ensure maximum benefit is obtained by the Group Leader

15

Preparation of Statutory Accounts for the Institute and subsidiaries

10

Ad-hoc financial investigation and analysis

5

As agreed with line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role

5

Education & Qualifications

Requirement

Importance

Part qualified accountant

Essential

Three A Levels grades A*-C, or equivalent

Essential

Qualified accountant

Desirable

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Requirement

Importance

Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Finance systems

Essential

Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Essential

Relevant Experience

Requirement

Importance

Experience of working effectively with internal customers

Essential

Experience of preparing budgets and business plans

Essential

Experience of preparing management accounts

Essential

Experience of preparing Statutory Accounts

Desirable

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Requirement

Importance

Strong customer orientation

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both written and verba

Essential

Excellent organisational skills

Essential

Able to develop relationships throughout the Institute

Essential

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team

Essential

Additional Requirements

Requirement

Importance

Attention to detail

Essential

Promotes equality and values diversity

Essential

Willingness to embrace the values of the Partnership, ensuring it is a great place to work

Essential

Willingness to work outside standard hours as required

Essential

Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriate

Essential

Able to present a positive image of self and the Partnership

Essential

NBI Partnership

The NBI Partnership provides non-scientific services to the John Innes Centre (JIC), Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Earlham Institute (EI) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL). All of these organisations carry out scientific research funded by the UK Government, European Union, Charitable and Industrial Sponsors. The Partnership employs around 140 staff to cater for the needs of approximately 1100 Research Staff, Students and Visiting Scientists who are all located in close proximity on the Norwich Research Park.

The John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Earlham Institute and The Sainsbury Laboratory are registered charities (No’s 223852, 1058499, 1136213 and 106550) and are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Department

Finance

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Business Analyst
The Norwich BioScience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join their busy Finance department.

Background:

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes are a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations, working to tackle major challenges of the 21st Century – the sustainability of our environment, our food supplies and healthy ageing. 

The NBI Partnership provides high quality, non-scientific support services for the diverse community of staff, students and visiting workers at the Institutes (the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience) and for the NBI Partnership.

Based on the Norwich Research Park amongst 230 hectares of parkland, you will be joining a committed, professional and welcoming team.  In addition, you will enjoy a competitive salary and annual leave, our defined contribution pension scheme, excellent recreational facilities and a range of other employee benefits.

The Finance department provides expert financial support to world-leading science institutes, including the John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory, Quadram Institute Bioscience and the Earlham Institute.

The role:

The Business Analyst is the main source of financial support for Institute project leaders. The successful candidate will build excellent working relationships with the Group Leaders and help them to manage their financial resources effectively and proactively.

The Business Analyst will prepare budgets, forecasts and business plans. They will prepare monthly management accounts and monitor the financial performance of grants to ensure maximum benefit is obtained.
They will also prepare the Statutory Accounts and manage the annual audit.

The ideal candidate:

Candidates should be a part or fully qualified accountant. Experience of producing budgets, business plans and detailed management accounts is essential. Candidates should possess a strong customer focus and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional information:

Salary on appointment will be within the range £36,540 to £40,600 pro rata, per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post is part time and permanent.

This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options.

The NBI Partnership is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent, and welcome all applications.

The closing date for applications will be 11th March 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.