Illumina

Finance Business Partner (FTC)

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, GBR

In-Office

Mid level

Healthtech • Biotech

The Role

The Finance Business Partner in EMEALA will lead forecasting, financial performance analysis, and business decision support while ensuring accuracy and collaboration in financial processes.

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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Finance Business Partner (FTC) – EMEALA
Cambridge based | Hybrid
Minimum 12 months Fixed‑Term Contract

Advert Closing Date - 24th April 2026

As a Finance Business Partner (FP&A) here at Illumina in Cambridge, you’ll join our Business Finance organisation and play a key role in supporting the EMEALA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa & Latin America). Working closely with Finance Business Leads and senior Commercial stakeholders, you will deliver accurate forecasting, thoughtful insight, and trusted decision support. This high‑visibility individual‑contributor role offers the opportunity to influence regional performance and contribute to excellence in a complex, global matrix environment.

Illumina's employee benefits are industry‑leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

Why You

You’re an experienced FP&A professional who brings strong analytical capability and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset. You naturally innovate—seeking better ways to deliver insights, challenge assumptions, and elevate financial processes. You empower business partners by translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that support confident decision‑making. You work with urgency and ownership, helping to accelerate performance across a dynamic regional landscape.

You demonstrate a deep sense of care in your work: from accuracy and thoroughness to the way you build trust and credibility with Commercial teams, Finance colleagues, and cross‑functional partners. And you collaborate with openness, valuing diverse viewpoints and ensuring everyone feels they included in the conversation.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

Significant FP&A experience, ideally within global or matrix organisations
Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the confidence to explain performance drivers clearly
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Cognos or IBM Planning Analytics is advantageous
Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple regions and stakeholder groups
High attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
A degree in Finance, Business or Economics (advanced qualifications strongly preferred)

Key Responsibilities IncludeRegional Planning & Forecasting

Lead monthly forecasting, annual operating plan cycles and long‑range planning
Ensure accuracy, transparency and consistency in all EMEALA FP&A deliverables
Prepare high‑quality reporting and analytics for sub‑regions and specialist commercial teams

Financial Performance & P&L Analysis

Analyse revenue, margin, OPEX and CAPEX performance across the region
Explain variances against plan, prior year and forecast with clarity and insight
Support month‑end and quarter‑end close, including variance commentary and audit queries

Business Partnering & Decision Support

Partner with Commercial leaders to understand performance drivers and identify risks and opportunities
Build models, scenarios and ad‑hoc analyses that support strategic decision‑making
Deliver insights that influence regional actions, priorities and execution

Process & Systems Improvements

Contribute to continuous improvement across planning processes, reporting capabilities and systems
Help elevate the quality, speed and impact of the Finance function across EMEALA
Uphold Illumina’s standards of integrity, quality and collaboration in everything you deliver

What Can You Expect

Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated – they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognises the tremendous value they bring to our business every day.

At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.