Finance Business Partner

UK Atomic Energy Authority

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Finance Business Partners play a critical role in supporting the delivery of business objectives, providing planning, analysis, accounting, reporting and costing insight to inform decision-making and drive financial performance. Whether contributing to new business cases or delivering month-end reporting, you will ensure accuracy, timeliness and a strong understanding of performance, working collaboratively to support effective outcomes.

Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant
• Experience in commercial accounting, including project costing and forecasting
• Strong business partnering experience, with a good understanding of revenue recognition and multi-funding control requirements
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Unit4/Agresso desirable)
• High attention to detail, able to work to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse performance, producing reports and commentary for project managers and business unit leadership to monitor profitability against budget and recommend corrective action
• Provide costing input to support project managers and finance in reviewing proposals, enabling timely submission of bids and contracts
• Prepare and analyse month-end accounts, ensuring accurate recognition of revenue and expenditure in line with UKAEA financial policy, working closely with business areas and the wider finance team
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, building strong relationships with project and senior managers to develop robust project-level and consolidated forecasts
• Produce formal financial reports for customers and liaise with UK and European auditors to support timely payment for work delivered
• Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring balance sheet accounts (e.g. prepayments, accruals, WIP, income in advance) are fully reconciled with appropriate audit evidence
• Work with the Capital Project Accountant to report on capital expenditure, providing clear analysis and explanations for variances
• Contribute to finance-wide initiatives, including testing and implementation of new reports and system upgrades

Benefits

• £40,402 base salary inclusive of specialist allowance
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed