Strategic Finance Partner for STEP Programme

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Retford

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 67,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd invites applications for a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and programme areas within UKFE.

You will shape financial governance, deliver authoritative challenge to Programme Directors, and support senior decision-making while maintaining robust governance, cost control, and reporting standards.

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Working knowledge of IFRS and FReM rules and government finance frameworks.
Experience managing multi-year, multi-million-pound government or commercial projects.
Excellent Excel skills and ability to manipulate large data sets.
Power BI and ERP systems experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, consolidation, and ongoing management of budgets and forecasts across multiple IPTs and programmes.
Ensure forecasts are robust, evidence-based, and aligned with delivery milestones and resourcing plans.
Identify financial risks and opportunities, implementing corrective actions where required.
Provide high-quality financial insight to support investment, resourcing, and prioritisation decisions at programme level.
Oversee inter-company transactions and maintain transparency, reconciliation, and integrity.
Lead audit preparation and responses across IPTs and programmes.