# Senior Finance Business PartnerBusiness### Job DetailsLocationAbingdon-on-Thames, United KingdomEmployment TypeFull-timeSalary£51kLevelLeadershipPosted# Senior Finance Business Partner## Overview of Responsibilities* Act as the Finance Business Partner for the programme/BU, leading on all financial matters* Partner with SMT to support delivery and challenge financial performance* Analyse performance and deliver clear reporting on budgets, variances, risks, and opportunities* Ensure timely, high-quality financial reporting, including for major grants* Provide insightful financial advice to drive performance and outcomes* Lead and develop staff, including resourcing, performance management, and capability building* Coach project teams on financial processes (forecasting, controls, procurement, timesheets)* Ensure accurate revenue and cost recognition in line with policy and IFRS15, and manage aged debt* Support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes* Build strong relationships with PMs and stakeholders to develop robust budgets and forecasts* Maintain a strong financial control environment, including balance sheet integrity and audit readiness* Act as key contact for audits and ensure timely closure of actions* Support finance initiatives, process improvements, and team capability developmentSalary£51,317 + excellent benefits including outstanding pensionProgrammeDepartmentFinance & PensionsDisciplineSite LocationType of EmploymentFull-timeReference NumberREF4184N## Qualifications* Part-qualified or nearing qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)* Experience partnering with and presenting to senior leadership* Proven track record managing multi-million-pound projects, including accounting, costing, forecasting, and project controls* Understanding of IFRS15 revenue recognition and grant accounting* Experience with audits of major contracts, grants, and EU/Innovate UK programmes* Ability to manage complex, multi-funding environments and reporting requirements* Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups)* Experience with ERP systems (Unit 4/Agresso advantageous), including report development## Additional InformationA full list of our benefits can be found but highlights include:* **£51317** base salary inclusive of specialist allowance* 7% corporate performance bonus* Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution* 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays* Flexible working options plus family friendly leaveUKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found .Get Fusion Job AlertsNew fusion energy jobs delivered to your inbox.LocationAbingdon-on-Thames, United Kingdom
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