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. We’re looking for a Financial Planning Analyst. Based at our Paddington site this 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 to the extent that it relates to the areas of responsibility for the team specifically 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 – suitable for a qualified chartered accountant looking for a 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?

• Paddington based roles
• 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 – we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive.

Security vetting. Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

How to Apply. Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. Are you enthusiastic about this position and you don’t meet every single requirement? The real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we would like to meet you!