Role: Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Hybrid, based from one of our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington Salary: we anticipate paying a salary in the £ 61,920 - £81,270 range Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy crisis. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology. Our Finance team plays a critical role in shaping commercially sound decision‑making, driving financial insight across customer and R&D projects, and enabling the business to scale with confidence. We partner closely with senior stakeholders to deliver clarity, rigour and strategic impact. In this context, we’re looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to support our Senior Commercial Finance Manager. Acting as a trusted advisor across a wide portfolio, you’ll influence strategic decisions, strengthen financial performance and shape the financial integrity of our future projects We’ll need you to: Partner with bid teams to ensure customer contracts are financially robust, commercially viable and aligned to strategic objectives. Lead accurate forecasting, budgeting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) planning across multiple projects, improving predictability and financial control. Deliver portfolio‑level financial analysis that highlights risks and opportunities, enabling proactive decisions and effective mitigation. Strengthen financial transparency by clearly communicating portfolio insights to stakeholders and championing financial acumen across the business. A full role profile is available on request. As you can see, this is a pivotal, high‑profile role, and you’ll bring a collaborative mindset, commercial curiosity, and first‑class analytical and communication skills to drive strategic financial outcomes. Essential skills & qualifications Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong MS Excel capability; SAP experience is beneficial. Strong experience supporting Bid teams — developing accurate cost estimates, balancing competitiveness with profitability, and collaborating across functions to deliver timely, high‑quality bid submissions. Confident presenting cost breakdowns and commercial rationale to senior stakeholders. Proven ability to lead forecasting, budgeting and EAC processes across multiple complex projects, influencing stakeholders, managing competing priorities and presenting financial performance clearly and concisely. The capability to identify risks and opportunities early, turning complex financial data into clear insights, improving transparency and elevating financial understanding across teams. A continuous improvement mindset — designing, embedding and optimising processes and controls that enhance efficiency, strengthen risk management and uplift business performance. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, building trusted relationships, driving financial integrity, coaching others and adapting effectively within a fast‑moving, dynamic environment. Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: • Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check What’s in it for you We anticipate a salary of £61,920 - £81,270 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring. We also offer excellent benefits including: Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5% Benefits Allowance - £2200, enabling you to create a bespoke package Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. Holidays - 28 days holiday ( public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases