Job Title
Lockheed Martin United Kingdom (LMUK) is seeking a Senior Manager to serve as the Rotary and Missions Systems (RMS) UK Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Job Overview
This is a high-profile, senior leadership position providing strategic financial leadership across multiple business areas and lines of business, including Space, Aero, RMS and RMS Lines of Business: Mission Integrated Command and Control (MIC2), Sensors, Effectors & Mission Systems (SEMS), Sikorsky, and Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS). This role reports directly through the SEMS Line of Business, with significant cross-functional and enterprise-wide influence. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing a multi-disciplinary finance function including programme finance, pricing, overhead, and accounting teams. This position also serves as a key point of contact for Lockheed Martin Corporate and the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) to His Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight across multiple Business Areas and Lines of Business
Lead and manage programme finance, pricing, overhead, and accounting teams, including recruitment, development, and performance management
Ensure robust financial governance, compliance, and operational controls across all UK activities
Own business operations functions, including:
Program accounting and controls
Overhead management and forecasting
Pricing and contract support
Foreign exchange management
Facilities and operational oversight
Partner with Program Offices and Business Development to shape and influence new opportunities and bids
Provide leadership and insight to senior internal and external stakeholders across UK and international entities
Act as the primary point of contact for Lockheed Martin Corporate functions and the SAO to HMRC
Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and defined benefit pension plan requirements in the UK
A successful candidate will become a member of the Lockheed Martin United Kingdom (LMUK) and its subsidiary’s Board of Directors as the Head of Finance.
Qualifications
Strong, strategic financial leadership across complex, multi-business operations
Consistent delivery of robust financial performance and governance
Strong partnership with program leadership and business development
Effective influence at executive level across UK and US leadership teams
Clear, timely compliance with statutory, tax, and pension obligations
Trusted leadership across a geographically dispersed and multi-functional finance organization
Why Join Lockheed Martin UK?
This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of finance, strategy, and leadership within one of the world’s most respected defence and aerospace organisations. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the financial performance and strategic direction of RMS UK, while operating at Board level and influencing senior stakeholders across the UK and US.
Desired Skills
Experience with foreign currency accounting, international ledgers, hedging, and international taxation
Active CPA, CMA or CA certification, or MBA in accounting, finance, or related discipline
Experience with Lockheed Martin accounting systems and tools
Prior international accounting or taxation experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Demonstrated continuous learning and development mindset
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment.
Benefits
Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Salary Range £113,000 - £140,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus
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