Finance Analyst – FP&A for STEP Programme

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Worksop; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (defined benefit)

Relocation allowance

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave 25 days (+ 3 Christmas, 2

Privilege days)

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) is seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst to join the newly formed Financial Strategy Team. You will provide sophisticated financial modelling, forecasting, business partnering, and investment analysis to support the STEP Programme and a multi‑billion‑pound portfolio.

You will work with programme leaders and finance colleagues to ensure robust financial planning, governance, and value delivery. Baseline BPSS checks apply; BPSS/SC clearance potential.

Qualifications

• Essential FP&A experience (2+ years) in a dedicated finance, commercial finance, or strategy role.
• Proven ability to build robust, dynamic financial models from scratch.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision‑making, investment planning, and long‑term programme delivery.
• Produce integrated forecasts across P&L, balance sheet and cashflow positions.
• Conduct detailed scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess financial risks and opportunities.
• Perform investment appraisals, including NPV and IRR analyses for major capital projects.
• Analyse programme expenditure, budgets, forecasts and KPIs, providing actionable recommendations.
• Support annual budget setting, long-range planning and forecasting processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to align budgets with strategic objectives and funding requirements.
• Translate complex financial information into clear narratives for senior audiences.
• Prepare high-quality management reports and financial papers for executive committees.

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Finance/Economics degree

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Unit4

ThinkProject

Job description

UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) is seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst to join the newly formed Financial Strategy Team. You will provide sophisticated financial modelling, forecasting, business partnering, and investment analysis to support the STEP Programme and a multi‑billion‑pound portfolio.

You will work with programme leaders and finance colleagues to ensure robust financial planning, governance, and value delivery. Baseline BPSS checks apply; BPSS/SC clearance potential.