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.
The role would suit a commercially focused individual currently perusing CIMA or ACCA qualification, looking to continue their career in a fast-paced environment. You’ll play a key role in financial monitoring and planning, analysis, and reporting, supporting programme teams to ensure robust financial control and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure costs are allocated in line with established procedures and accounting standards
2. Conduct weekly and monthly labour analysis, including booking levels, demand analysis, and spend profiles to ensure alignment with programme and site-wide resource requirements
3. Support programme teams with expenditure tracking and Earned Value Management (EVM), highlighting risks, trends, and variances
4. Analyse financial data and prepare clear, accurate financial reports
5. Compile financial cost analysis activities, including cost allocation, cost control systems, data collection, and reporting
6. Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting and performance dashboards
7. Working closely with programme staff to ensure financial commitments are met and company and programme processes are followed
8. Perform key month-end activities, including cost transfer journal, supplier advances, accruals, new order recognition, cash reconciliation, revenue recognition
9. 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
10. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent (. AAT qualification)
11. Studying towards CIMA or ACCA (early stage)
12. Commercial experience in a Finance Analyst, Finance Business Analyst, or similar role
13. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders is key
14. High attention to detail
15. Proactive, solution-focused approach
16. Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Desirable skills
17. SAP experience
Job Reference Number
18320BR
Salary Range
£36,000 - £45,000 + 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:
18. Private Medical Insurance
19. Competitive Pension
20. Dental
21. Critical Illness
22. Life Assurance
23. Travel Insurance
24. Employee discounts for top high street shops
25. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
26. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
27. Reimbursement for a professional membership
28. 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
19/03/2026
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