Permanent
Chief Financial Officer UK
Finance
Havant
About the Role
Lockheed Martin United Kingdom (LMUK) is seeking a Senior Manager to serve as the Rotary and Missions Systems (RMS) UK Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 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).
As RMS UK CFO, you will:
1. Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight across multiple Business Areas and Lines of Business
2. Lead and manage programme finance, pricing, overhead, and accounting teams, including recruitment, development, and performance management
3. Ensure robust financial governance, compliance, and operational controls across all UK activities
4. Own business operations functions, including:Program accounting and controlsOverhead management and forecastingPricing and contract supportForeign exchange managementFacilities and operational oversight
5. Partner with Program Offices and Business Development to shape and influence new opportunities and bids
6. Provide leadership and insight to senior internal and external stakeholders across UK and international entities
7. Act as the primary point of contact for Lockheed Martin Corporate functions and the SAO to HMRC
8. Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and defined benefit pension plan requirements in the UK
9. 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.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
10. Strong, strategic financial leadership across complex, multi-business operations
11. Consistent delivery of robust financial performance and governance
12. Strong partnership with program leadership and business development
13. Effective influence at executive level across UK and US leadership teams
14. Clear, timely compliance with statutory, tax, and pension obligations
15. 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.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
16. A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, plus relevant experience
17. Proven experience in senior financial leadership roles
18. Strong track record in financial planning and reporting (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash, Balance Sheet, Cost)
19. Broad financial knowledge including overhead management and cost control
20. Experience with EVMS, programme finance, and program accounting
21. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and customers
22. Strong financial, analytical, communication, and influencing skills
23. Demonstrated capability to lead and motivate teams across organisational, cultural, and geographic boundaries
24. Ability to manage priorities effectively in a complex and ambiguous environment
25. Must be physically located in the United Kingdom
Desired Skills
26. Experience with foreign currency accounting, international ledgers, hedging, and international taxation
27. Active CPA, CMA or CA certification, or MBA in accounting, finance, or related discipline
28. Experience with Lockheed Martin accounting systems and tools
29. Prior international accounting or taxation experience
30. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
31. Demonstrated continuous learning and development mindset
Job Reference Number
18438BR
Salary Range
£113,000 - £140,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
BPSS, SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
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. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
32. Private Medical Insurance
33. Competitive Pension
34. Dental
35. Critical Illness
36. Life Assurance
37. Travel Insurance
38. Employee discounts for top high street shops
39. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
40. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
41. Reimbursement for a professional membership
42. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
12/03/2026
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