Finance Analyst

• Salary:
  Competitive + Excellent Benefits including Outstanding Pension
• Division: UKFE
  - Finance and Legal
• Site
  
  Location:
  
  West Burton, Nottinghamshire
• Position Grade:
  Grade G
• Department: UKFE
  - Finance

The UK Government has established UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd , a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant. UKFE is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.

Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKFE, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Fusion Energy Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year.

Join UKFE and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground breaking journey.

As an employee of UKFE, you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme,details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus schemeup to 7% and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• A vibrantculturecommitted to being fully inclusive

The salary for this role is £51,317 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

This position is based at West Burton, Nottinghamshire.

The closing date for this advert is set for the 20th November 2026.

We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our newly formed Financial Strategy Team. Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Strategy, this is a high-profile Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) role, offering the opportunity to influence major strategic decisions and play a key role in the successful delivery of a nationally significant programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical finance professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing stakeholders, and translating financial insight into strategic action.

The Role

As Finance Analyst, you will provide sophisticated financial modelling, forecasting, business partnering, and investment analysis to support the STEP Programme. You will be responsible for transforming complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making at senior leadership level.

You’ll work closely with programme leaders and finance colleagues to ensure robust financial planning, effective resource allocation, and strong governance across a multi-billion-pound programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision-making, investment planning, and long-term programme delivery.
• Produce integrated forecasts across profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow positions.
• Conduct detailed scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess financial risks and opportunities.
• Perform investment appraisals, including NPV and IRR analysis, for major capital projects and strategic initiatives.
• Analyse programme expenditure, budgets, forecasts and key performance metrics, identifying trends and providing actionable recommendations.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support and coordinate annual budget setting, long-range planning and forecasting processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure budgets align with strategic objectives and funding requirements.
• Develop and improve driver-based forecasting methodologies to enhance financial planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Challenge assumptions and provide robust financial scrutiny to support effective decision-making.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance partner to the Head of Financial Strategy and senior programme leaders.
• Provide forward-looking financial insight and recommendations to mitigate risks and maximise opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of the financial strategy for both UKFEand the STEP Programme.
• Translate complex financial…