Permanent
Finance Analyst
Finance
Ampthill - Bedfordshire
About the Role
We’re looking for a talented Finance Analyst to join our Finance team at our in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4-day working week (Monday–Thursday) alongside hybrid working. You’ll work onsite Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday and Thursday from home, subject to business needs.
You’ll play a key role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, supporting both programme teams and senior stakeholders to ensure robust financial control and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Compile and review budgets using actual performance, prior budgets, forecasts, revenue estimates, and expense data
2. Coordinate financial cost analysis activities, including cost allocation, cost control systems, data collection, and reporting
3. Ensure costs are allocated in line with established procedures and accounting standards
4. Support formal short- and long-term financial reporting to Corporate headquarters
5. Analyse financial data and prepare clear, accurate financial reports
6. Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting and performance dashboards
7. Conduct labour analysis, including booking levels, demand analysis, and spend profiles to ensure alignment with programme and site-wide resource requirements
8. Support programme teams with expenditure tracking and Earned Value Management (EVM), highlighting risks, trends, and variances
9. Ensure financial commitments are met and company and programme processes are followed
10. Perform key month-end activities, including: Cost transfer journal, Supplier advances, Accruals, New order recognition, Cash reconciliation, Revenue recognition, OSEC reporting
11. Support completion of monthly cost certificates and invoicing for customer billing
The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found .
Required skills, qualifications and experience
12. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent (. AAT qualification)
13. Studying towards CIMA, ACCA, orACA
14. Commercial experience in a Finance Analyst, Finance Business Analyst, or similar role
15. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
16. High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-focused approach
17. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling
Desirable skills
18. SAP experience
Job Reference Number
18320BR
Salary Range
Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
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:
19. Private Medical Insurance
20. Competitive Pension
21. Dental
22. Critical Illness
23. Life Assurance
24. Travel Insurance
25. Employee discounts for top high street shops
26. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
27. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
28. Reimbursement for a professional membership
29. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Battlespace Integration, Sustainment, Special Projects and Manufacturing, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.
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
05/02/2026
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