Financial Planning Analyst in City of Westminster

Help us to make a world of difference. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable net zero world.

This is a varied role that provides support to the Business Planning & Commercial Manager and the wider FP&A team. The position encompasses all aspects of assistance for a team collectively responsible for:

• Preparing financial forecasts
• Managing the group budget cycle
• Accounting for nuclear provisions and inventory
• Developing the group business plan
• Producing management reports
• Overseeing CapEx and OpEx reporting
• Supporting business development initiatives
• Maintaining financial systems and controls

What You’ll Do:

• Provide the FP&A Manager and wider team with updated nuclear decommissioning forecasts for the Budget, Business Plan, and annual latest estimate outturns.
• Maintain strong relationships with fuel fabricators and transporters to ensure efficient management.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, ensuring proper classification of CAPEX versus OPEX and internal CAPEX reporting for Urenco Limited.
• Support the preparation of forecasts for budgets, reforecasts and group business plan to the FP&A manager, maintaining alignment with organisational objectives.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of IT, CISO and RenU project expenditure against budget, offering insights and recommendations to drive informed decision-making and cost optimisation.
• Assist with the maintenance and completion of control documentation related to nuclear provisions, inventories, asset impairment reviews and the forecasting cycle.
• Document Key Accounting Judgements (KAJ’s) and upcoming UK new corporate governance regime.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Professional accountancy qualification, ideally ACA or international equivalent.
• Strong working experience in a similar field, ideally within a regulatory industry.
• Audit experience - would suit qualified chartered accountant looking for first step into Industry.
• Embraces continuous improvement and innovation.
• Acts consciously with a broader and longer-term perspective in mind.

What can you expect from us?

• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
• A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer).
• Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week.
• Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes.
• Education and training to support your learning and development.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce: As a truly global company, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive.

Security vetting: All personnel working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.