Finance Business Analyst
The Lykan Bioscience Hold
Job Description
Finance Business Analyst Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter/Shawfair Hybrid working arrangements are available for this opportunity. Who are we? We are RoslinCT, a world‑leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation creating cutting‑edge therapies that change people's lives.
Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life‑changing products utilising ground‑breaking science. Why join us? The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.
A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve. 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure. A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future. Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.
Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us. Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme. Your new role An exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Analyst to join our Finance team.
You will be responsible for: Partner with Senior Management and the Board to deliver timely, insightful reporting and analysis on key business metrics, highlighting risks, opportunities and actions. Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing driver‑based models, scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support commercial and operational decisions. Act as a Finance Business Partner for our Edinburgh and Boston sites (no travel to Boston required), ensuring consistent processes and reporting across all locations.
Translate complete financial information into clear practical insights, challenging and influencing stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes. Provide financial support for key projects, including ensuring costs are captured correctly, explaining variances to budget/forecasts and meeting grant claim and reporting requirements. Support the Proposals team by reviewing cost models for new bids/quotations.
Work with the wider Finance team and key departments to simplify, standardise and automate reporting, improving data quality and reducing manual effort. About you Experience working within a fast‑moving manufacturing environment with a solid understanding of cost accounting and operational drivers. Proven ability to work confidently with systems and data, with advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated experience with building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, by clearly communicating insights and influencing decision making. Able to translate complex information into clear, concise messages, especially for non‑finance audiences. Proactive and confident individual, capable of working independently while partnering effectively across operations, supply chain, commercial and finance.
Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on driving action and outcomes. Qualifications Qualified or Part‑Qualified Management Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience. We take pride in being an equal‑opportunity employer.
We treat all applicants fairly and don't discriminate based on any protected characteristics. For questions or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr