Job Description
This is a high-impact leadership role within Boeing Defence UK's FP&A team, responsible for overseeing overhead and rates planning, budgeting, and reporting while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will lead a small team, act as a key liaison with the MOD, and play a vital role in driving cost performance, process improvement, and long-term financial strategy.
Client Details
A global leader in advanced engineering and technology, this organisation plays a critical role in supporting national infrastructure, defence, and innovation. Known for its high standards, collaborative culture, and strong career development pathways, it offers a dynamic environment for finance professionals to make a meaningful impact.
Description
* Lead the annual overhead and rates budgeting process, aligned with the business's long-term planning and growth strategy.
* Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple functions to monitor and influence cost performance related to headcount, utilisation, and indirect spend.
* Manage the review and adjustment of internal rates, supporting agreement processes with key external partners as needed.
* Oversee month-end close activities in collaboration with the Core Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
* Deliver clear and insightful variance analysis and forecasts for use in senior leadership reporting and performance reviews.
* Facilitate regular finance and business review meetings to ensure shared understanding of financial performance and forecast outlooks.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including finance process enhancements and system development.
* Lead and develop a small team, supporting capability growth and contributing to a high-performing finance culture.
Profile
* Professionally qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
* Strong background in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
* Confident communicator with the ability to present complex financial information to senior stakeholders
* Proven business partner with experience influencing non-finance leaders across functions
* Skilled in Excel and comfortable working with large data sets; able to translate data into actionable insights
* Experience leading or mentoring others, with a passion for developing team capability
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with high levels of visibility
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
* Interested in continuous improvement, with a mindset for driving efficiency and change
Job Offer
* Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the North Bristol office
* Outstanding benefits package, including:
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Company-paid private medical cover (BUPA)
* 6x salary life insurance
* Enhanced parental and adoption leave
* 23 days annual leave plus public holidays and a Christmas shutdown
* Performance bonus scheme
* 100% sick pay for up to 26 weeks
* Supportive, inclusive culture focused on collaboration and growth
* Excellent opportunities for career progression and internal mobility
* Access to structured development through a Learning Together Programme
* Strong focus on well-being, with tools, resources, and incentives available