Strategic Budget & Forecasting Analyst

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Annual leave 25.5 days + Christmas

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to coordinate budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning across the business. The role involves building and maintaining financial models, analysing data and supporting strategic initiatives while ensuring accurate internal costing for all resources.

The successful candidate will be part qualified in a recognised accounting body, possess strong Excel skills, and have experience with large data sets and

Qualifications

• Experience in financial modelling and reporting.
• Part qualified with a recognised accounting body (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Strong planning and analytical skills.
• Experience in complex financial analysis, modelling and forecasting.
• Highly numerate with strong Excel skills.
• Experience in handling large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budget and forecast processes across the business areas.
• Consolidate company budgets, strategic plans, and cash flows using sensitivity analysis.
• Build financial models for budget and forecast purposes.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic plans and initiatives.
• Analyse complex financial information to provide timely recommendations for decision making.
• Maintain internal costing system and cost attribution methodologies.
• Calculate and maintain internal cost rates for resources.
• Provide analytical support to VP Finance and Head of Corporate Finance.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and project work.

Skills

Financial modelling

Financial reporting

Planning

Analytical

Excel

Data handling

Security clearance

Education

Part qualified accounting body (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Business World ERP

Job description

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to coordinate budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning across the business. The role involves building and maintaining financial models, analysing data and supporting strategic initiatives while ensuring accurate internal costing for all resources.

The successful candidate will be part qualified in a recognised accounting body, possess strong Excel skills, and have experience with large data sets and