Senior Finance Partner - STEP Programme Leadership

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Worksop; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave (25 days + 3 + 2

Career development opportunities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Job summary

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across IPTs and STEP programme. You will work with Programme Directors, IPT Leads and Group Finance to ensure robust financial governance and insight in a multi-year delivery environment.

You will shape financial controls, drive cost management, and partner with UKAEA Group Finance for joined-up delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS and government finance frameworks (FReM).
• Experience in multi-year, multi-million-pound projects and associated cost/forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgets, forecasts, and financial planning across IPTs and programmes.
• Ensure compliance with policies, delegations and sponsor requirements.
• Partner with Programme Directors and IPT Leads to influence resource decisions.
• Provide timely financial reporting, narratives, and performance insights.
• Lead audit preparation and implement audit recommendations.
• Develop finance capability and promote best practices across UKFE.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Financial planning

People leadership

Education

Accounting degree

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across IPTs and STEP programme. You will work with Programme Directors, IPT Leads and Group Finance to ensure robust financial governance and insight in a multi-year delivery environment.

You will shape financial controls, drive cost management, and partner with UKAEA Group Finance for joined-up delivery.