Strategic Finance Partner for Major Programmes

Great British Energy Group; Retford; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 5-month contract, based at West Burton Power Station, Nottinghamshire. The role is Inside IR35 and requires 2 days on-site per week, partnering with Programme Directors to provide financial insight and governance across multiple programmes.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and commercial analysis, challenging senior stakeholders and driving improvements in financial processes within a complex programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualification experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, or Programme Finance
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance reporting
• Experience supporting large-scale projects or complex programmes/environments
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and reporting systems
• Desirable knowledge of public-sector frameworks and Power BI

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across programmes and cost centres
• Provide financial analysis to support investment decisions and resource allocation
• Monitor performance, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend actions
• Deliver accurate financial reporting including variance analysis and commentary
• Challenge senior stakeholders to influence decision-making
• Support governance, policies, controls, and accounting standards
• Build partnerships with finance, procurement, project controls, and operations
• Present financial information at programme reviews and governance forums
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes and systems

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Management reporting

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 5-month contract, based at West Burton Power Station, Nottinghamshire. The role is Inside IR35 and requires 2 days on-site per week, partnering with Programme Directors to provide financial insight and governance across multiple programmes.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and commercial analysis, challenging senior stakeholders and driving improvements in financial processes within a complex programme