We are seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join our Business Programme Finance department supporting the Weapons Finance and Business Teams.
Main Duties
1. Act as Finance lead to the programme teams, providing control and financial guidance.
2. Drive the timely completion of the quarterly programme EAC process.
3. Manage monthly forecasting processes (Bookings, Sales, Profit, Cash) at both programme and business unit levels.
4. Collaborate with programme managers to set and agree on financial targets and forecasts.
5. Oversee monthly cash and forecasting, analyzing variances.
6. Assist in preparing management accounts with commentary and analysis.
7. Foster a business partnering relationship by communicating the link between programme and financial performance.
8. Coordinate with Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Programme Finance, and Central Finance Services.
9. Provide financial insights for risk & opportunities management.
10. Support bids, proposals, and investments in new technologies.
11. Contribute to the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan, ensuring alignment with investment needs.
12. Champion best practices and improve systems and processes.
13. Ensure adherence to Business and Financial Policies as the ‘financial conscience’ of the business.
14. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified accountant (CIMA preferred) with relevant experience in a defence or complex contracting environment.
* Experience in a fast-paced matrix organization.
* Proven experience in a business-facing role, with strategic planning skills.
* Proactive, analytical, and inquisitive mindset.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Highly organized, self-motivated, with good time management skills.
* Existing security clearance or willingness to obtain one.
Personal Characteristics
* Attention to detail and adherence to processes.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to provide concise, objective status reports.
* Degree or equivalent in business/finance.
* Experience in the defense industry and project accounting.
* Proficiency with SAP, Cognos, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
* Security clearance or willingness to obtain one.
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