partnering:Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, offering financial insights and recommendations to support decision making.Provide an outstanding customer service whilst developing first class working relationships, investing time getting to know stakeholders and understanding their needs. Work closely with other areas of the finance team to ensure stakeholders have access to the best finance information and insight.Financial information:Lead regular meetings as the financial "go to" person, presenting financial performance information, progress and results.Assist and guide budget holders in the financial delivery of their accounts, embedding LSTM financial regulations, funder requirements, policies and processes.Work in conjunction with the contracts team to support with the completion of all financial related data.Work with group leaders to develop and maintain resource and forecast models to maximise funds, manage cashflow and ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery.Insight &
analytics:Interpret financial data, providing meaningful insights and understanding within the LSTM context.Understand anomalies and recommend action to mitigate any arising issues.Audit & compliance: Proactively engage and participate in the successful delivery of all LSTM financial audits. The successful candidate will bring: CIMA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or qualified by experienceProven experience of finance business partnering, with the ability to build fantastic working relationshipsExperience of managing and monitoring significant budgets, with sound understanding of financial management processesExperience of producing and presenting management information to stakeholdersExcellent communication skills with a collaborative and customer-focused approachA resourceful, innovative, and tactful approach to resolving issues, taking ownership to ensure successful resolution A strong background in research management and knowledge of the funder environment would be beneficial

Finance Business Partner Full time, fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026 (Maternity cover)Liverpool, hybrid working Salary: £39, 355 iiCON is a world leading centre for infection innovation and research and development - working with industry, academics, and clinicians to save and improve lives around the world by supporting innovation, and progressing the development of antimicrobial products and treatments. iiCON is led by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) who is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. We are looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to cover maternity leave, who will actively engage with stakeholders to drive business success through financial insights and support. Dedicated to the iiCON consortium, the Finance Business Partner will act as the financial expert for budget holders, academics and funders, building strong partnerships to achieve success. Key responsibilities include: Business, people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. About LSTM Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the
past year by viewing our annual report: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies