Finance Assistant

Framatome Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Health care options

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Framatome UK is hiring a Finance Analyst to join our Finance team at Aztec West. You will lead monthly project reporting, interpreting financial data, and provide variance analysis to business owners, ensuring accurate P&L for each business line and supporting forecasts.

You will build Power BI reports and dashboards, collaborate across groups, and help drive improvements in reporting processes while maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders and adhering to internal controls.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified or similar Accounting/Finance background.
• Experience in financial reporting and project accounting.
• Ability to interpret data, explain variances and present to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and monthly close for projects.
• Explain monthly variances, provide context and early warnings.
• Develop Power BI reports and dashboards aligned with financial objectives.
• Support forecasting cycles and consolidate group reporting.

Skills

ACA qualification

Financial reporting

Power BI

Attention to detail

Independent thinker

Proactive problem solving

Communication skills

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

TAIGA

Magnitude

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team here at Framatome UK! Energise Your Career with Framatome UK - Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future We are currently seeking a Finance Analyst to join our team in Aztec West, to be responsible primarily for project reporting and the liaison between the Business Lines and Finance. What will you be doing? Within this position you will be responsible for:

• Assisting HOBL with Financial reporting - regularly meet, collect and interpret financial data. Assist HOBL with financial project matters and have a strong partnership with business owners. Customise reports for HOBL to solve operational deficiencies. Maintain P&L reporting for each BL (monthly, quarterly, ad-hoc). Explain BL P&L & spot trends - identify drivers, risks and opportunities. Include clear variance explanations and early warning signals. Review and monitor cash-flow reports per project / BL. Check project concerns and initiate mitigation before the next CCR/PFR closing cycle. Present month end results & variance analysis to HOBL and delegated stakeholders. Support GRA in forecasting cycles (4YP / BUD & LE3) and gather required project information from BLs. Review project financials for accuracy of estimates and EAC's. Conduct regular project health reviews and share findings with HOBL & Finance. Support general project activities (ad-hoc analysis). Assist GRA with validating revenue, MoC and burden variances each month end. Explain monthly project variances to budget - provide context from business discussions. Assist HoFP&A & GRA with internal audits of projects. Ensure relevant documents are filed. Develop new Power BI reports and dashboards in line with company financial objectives. Deliver reports to HoFP&A or HoF. Understand month end close process and provide coverage during team absences. Support group consolidations in TAIGA and Magnitude - especially project-specific reporting.

Key Outputs

• Project performance reports Month end reporting Internal audit reports Forecasting data

What are we looking for?

Training and Development Expectations: ACA qualified or similar Accounting/Finance, Accounting Practice, Finance Industry, Projects specific work Person Specfication: Attention to detail Independent thinker Pro-active approach to problems, including providing solutions Strong communication skills and presentation skills. Work pattern: Hybrid Salary: £47,500-£55,000 (Experience dependent)

Benefits we offer

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance - individual cover
• Cashplan - Level 2 cover - individual and family cover
• Life assurance
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Generous family leave

Here in the UK, our team is now over 500 strong - and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming continuing our growth journey. Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition - where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.