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.
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.
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 Support the accounting for NBI Partnership 10 Preparation of Statutory Accounts for the Institute and subsidiaries 5 Ad-hoc financial investigation and analysis 5 As agreed with line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role
Requirement Importance Part qualified accountant Essential Three A Levels grades A*-C, or equivalent Essential Qualified accountant Desirable
Requirement Importance Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Finance systems Essential Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel Essential
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
Requirement Importance Strong customer orientation Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 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
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
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 , , and ) and are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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 of the Institute and take responsibility for the accounting of the NBI Partnership.
Additional information:
Salary on appointment will be within the range £38,000 to £42,150 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post is full time and permanent.
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 12 August 2026.
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