Finance Business Partner Jobs in Reading at AWE | jobs in UK

AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is a UK organisation focused on supporting national security through science, engineering, technology, and specialist expertise. With a wide range of professional teams, AWE provides opportunities for people to contribute to important work while developing their skills and careers.

Role Overview

As a Finance Business Partner, the successful candidate will join AWE’s Finance Business Partnering team and provide high-quality financial insight, analysis, and advice to support informed business decisions. The role involves working closely with budget holders, managers, and wider stakeholders to monitor financial performance, support forecasting and budgeting, and provide clear financial information.

The position is based in the Reading area and offers hybrid working, with employees typically spending three days on site during a long week and two days on site during a short week. AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, giving employees every other Friday as a non-working day.

Key Responsibilities as Finance Business Partner

• Support the preparation, monitoring, and control of forecasts and budgets for assigned business areas
• Carry out variance analysis and cost monitoring across financial measures and expense categories
• Provide financial information and reports to budget holders and relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to cost reports, trend analysis, and early-warning information
• Support the preparation of financial information for business cases
• Build effective working relationships with customer budget holders and stakeholders
• Provide financial data and insight to support business activities and decision-making
• Support the development of Cost Breakdown Structures and other change requirements
• Assist with cost studies using historical information and provide data for benchmarking
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of financial services
• Maintain high standards in safety, health, security, quality, and professional conduct
• Share knowledge and experience while contributing to a supportive team environment
• Complete other reasonable duties aligned with the position and business requirements

Working Pattern & Pay

• Salary: £36,710–£50,000, depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience
• Location: Reading area
• Employment: Full-time
• Working pattern: 9-day working fortnight
• Hybrid working: Available, with typically three days on site during a long week and two days during a short week
• On-site parking: Free parking available
• Flexible working requests, including part-time and varied working arrangements, may be considered

Security Clearance & Eligibility

The successful candidate will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance, which is funded by AWE. The listing states that applicants must be British Citizens and meet the applicable UK residency requirements for the required level of security clearance.

Start Your Career With AWE

Joining AWE provides an opportunity to develop a career in a specialist organisation while contributing financial expertise to important business activities. The Finance Business Partner will work alongside budget holders, managers, and other stakeholders to provide reliable financial insight and support effective decision-making.

AWE also promotes an inclusive working environment where different skills, perspectives, and experiences are valued.

Apply Now to become a Finance Business Partner with AWE in the Reading area and bring financial expertise, analysis, and stakeholder management skills to a specialist finance team.