Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.
Job Description
Business Management Officer plays a key role in supporting strategic planning, performance monitoring, and operational efficiency across business units. The role requires strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, KPIs and Business Objectives.
* Assist in the development and execution of business strategies and annual operating plans.
* Support the preparation and tracking of business unit KPIs, business objectives, budgets, and forecasts using and extracting data from SAP.
* Collaborate with business heads to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
* Provide analytical support by producing dashboards, reports, and insights on financial and operational metrics.
* Evaluate business performance against targets and highlight variances with recommendations.
* Support the planning, execution, and tracking of strategic initiatives or transformation projects.
* Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of initiatives and resolve bottlenecks.
* Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
* Assist in the preparation of business review materials and compliance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
* Act as liaison between different departments (e.g., Finance, Commercial, Operations, HR).
* Support internal communications and updates for executive reporting.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
* Relevant experience in business management, corporate planning, or financial services.
* Strong experience with data analysis, reporting tools (Excel, SAP), and financial modelling.
* Strategic thinking and business acumen
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Additional Information
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Career growth opportunities within a global organisation.
* The chance to work on complex, cutting-edge naval projects.
* An inclusive, collaborative workplace where your contributions make a difference.
Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.
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