FP&A Business Partner

SPT Labtech are seeking a talented FP&A Business Partner to work on a fixed term contract for an initial 9-12 months to join our finance team covering maternity leave. Are you passionate about driving strategic decisions and shaping the financial future of a business? As an FP&A Business Partner, you'll step beyond traditional finance roles to become a trusted advisor, collaborating with leaders across the organization to unlock insights and deliver impact. This is your chance to blend sharp financial acumen with creative problem-solving, turning data into actionable strategies that fuel growth, optimize performance, and empower decision-making. If you're ready to make a real difference and thrive in a dynamic, high-visibility role, we want to hear from you!

About us:

Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For nearly two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab. 

Want to be part of a team that's making a difference to human health? 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Weekly commercial and KPI reporting.
• Month end reporting and variance analysis.
• Budget and forecasting ownership and explaining variances to actual.
• Partnering the commercial team with key decisions and insight.
• Key finance contact for senior stakeholders.
• Improving the data quality and speed of reporting through automation.
• Supporting on ad-hoc projects and requests.
• Deputy to Head of FP&A when required. 

Skills & Attributes

You will:

• Have excellent written and verbal communication.
• Be able to work independently.
• Be able to work and communicate effectively with colleagues at a range of levels.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to prioritise your own workload, and that of your team, ensuring deadlines are met, whilst producing accurate work.

The essentials:

• Fully qualified chartered accountant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Power BI experience (linking data, creating reports and measures through DAX language).
• Experience of management information reporting.
• Experience of ERP systems.
• Experience automating / improving efficiency of existing processes.

Our commitment to you:

You'll be working with smart professionals in a motivated and driven team.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.

If the above resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of our journey to reshape the future of science.