Strategic Finance Partner for Major Programmes

Public Sector Resourcing (PSR); Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) is seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner for a five-month contract to support the West Burton project in Nottinghamshire. The role is based on-site two days per week, with hybrid working arrangements to fit project needs.

You will partner with programme directors and senior leaders to deliver robust planning, governance and finance insights across multiple programmes and cost centres. This pivotal role focuses on forecasting, reporting and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and programme teams.
• Proven ability to deliver insightful financial analysis and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across multiple programmes.
• Provide analysis to support investment decisions and resource allocation.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions.
• Deliver timely financial reporting with variance analysis and commentary.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Support governance, controls and accounting policy compliance.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement and project controls teams.

Skills

Finance partnering

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel advanced

IFRS knowledge

Power BI

ERP systems

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) is seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner for a five-month contract to support the West Burton project in Nottinghamshire. The role is based on-site two days per week, with hybrid working arrangements to fit project needs.

You will partner with programme directors and senior leaders to deliver robust planning, governance and finance insights across multiple programmes and cost centres. This pivotal role focuses on forecasting, reporting and continuous improvement.