Finance Business Partner in Nottingham

On behalf of UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) , we are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Inside IR35) for a 5 months (until the end of March 2027) contract based in West Burton Power station in Nottinghamshire 2 day per week on site

We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting one of the UK's most ambitious and innovative programmes.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a complex , multi-billion-pound environment, partnering with senior leaders to provide financial insight, challenge , and strategic guidance that drives successful programme delivery.

As a trusted advisor to Programme Directors and senior stakeholders, you will ensure robust financial planning, governance, and performance management across multiple programmes and project teams, helping to deliver critical long-term objectives .

Responsibilities

• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across multiple programmes and cost centres.
• Providing insightful financial analysis to support investment decisions , resource allocation, and business priorities.
• Monitoring financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, including variance analysis , performance tracking, and management commentary.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, offering financial challenge and commercial insight to influence decision -making.
• Supporting financial governance, ensuring compliance with financial policies, controls , and accounting standards.
• Building strong partnerships across finance, procurement, project controls , and operational teams to ensure effective financial management .
• Presenting financial information and recommendations at programme reviews, leadership meetings, and governance forums.
• Driving continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, systems, and ways of working.
• Promoting best practice in financial business partnering and supporting the development of finance colleagues where appropriate.

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent QBE).
• Significant post-qualification experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, or Programme Finance.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance reporting.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects, programmes, or complex operational environments.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to convert financial data into actionable business insight.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Desirable

• Experience within government-funded organisations, infrastructure, engineering, energy, defence, or major project environments.
• Knowledge of IFRS, public-sector financial frameworks, and project accounting.
• Experience using Power BI and other business intelligence tools.
• Exposure to capital programmes, contract management , and programme governance.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

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