Finance Business Partner

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Our Nuclear business has a great opportunity for a management accountant to work within our sector to support the business in preparing the monthly management accounts, support the project review process and provide wider financial support, analysis and advice.

Your Purpose:

• Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts, Annual Budgets and Quarterly Forecasting, along with commentaries & associated reporting.
• Help to coordinate & support both our internal & external audits.
• Financial support and advice to the bidding process.
• Compliance in connection across a wide range of requirements including Group procedures, Government contracts and statutory accounts.
• Enable the business to make better decisions with reliable data.
• Understand, monitor & communicate reasons for key variances in monthly accounts / project performance to wider finance team and market operational teams.
• Liaison with project managers, project accountants and the market team.
• Undertake monthly project reviews with the project management community.
• Support the Nuclear FD on ad-hoc initiatives and analysis.

What you can bring:

• A part qualified / newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Business partnering experience.
• Problem Solving - Can think of creative solutions to problems.
• Natural team player - willing to co-operate with others towards the same goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills - Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong IT skills especially Microsoft Excel & exposure to Power BI.
• Knowledge & experience of Oracle ERP and Oracle EPM.
• Well-developed commercial knowledge and business understanding.
• Strong technical accounting skills & knowledge and good excel skills.
• Broad understanding of tax and compliance matters.
• Strong people skills; comfortable in interacting with operational and financial staff and management at all levels of seniority.

The role will require some travel.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you will be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive - no exceptions. You will be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We are Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we have signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.