Job Description:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller to provide the financial leadership within the Central Reporting & Cost Base team as part of our Electronic Warfare (EW) Line of Business. The candidate would work directly for the VP Finance at the Luton site. Leading a small team, this role would be responsible for both the provision of accurate and timely management reporting information into a central Divisional and UK Finance team Alongside this, they would oversee the control of the Luton site cost base and calculation of costing and pricing rates for the whole of the site.
The candidate would also have responsibility for ensuring compliance with internal and external financial Policies and currently adopted accounting standards. As an integral part of the functional management team, this role is a business accounting role and therefore financial leadership within the functions is crucial
1. Full ownership, including overseeing creation, review and submission to central Divisional & UK Finance team of the consolidated Luton site & EW Management Accounts pack and Utilisation Reports on a monthly basis
2. Full ownership, including overseeing creation, review and submission to central Divisional & UK Finance team of the consolidated Luton site & EW Integrated Business Plan (IBP) and other budgetary reports as required
3. Timely response to ad-hoc queries, additional reports from Divisional / Central Finance as and when required
4. Consolidation of additional project accounting team inputs for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), including Variance Analysis, Uncovered & Risks & Opportunities schedules
5. Production of presentation packs to support all finance reviews, including QBR, IBP Trading Review & monthly EW SLT finance reviews
6. Reconciliation of appropriate balance sheet accounts to confirm the accuracy of reporting data being used to produce the accounts
7. Ownership and review of the monthly utilisation reporting process into the EW SLT and Division
8. Ownership and review of the monthly cost base actual spend to date. Oversee the review of all the cost base expected spend, including headcount profile to ensure accurate year-end forecast. Ensure forecasts uploaded to SAP on a timely basis and reconcile back to forecast files
9. Influence and provide objective challenge to functional VPs with the aim to control cost & deliver improved profit performance
10. Annual calculation & compilation of MoD Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDC) Single Source rate book. Participation in audit of rate book by MoD Cost Engineers, including accurate and timely response to queries
11. Oversee capital application approval process, ensuring all assets under construction are capitalised on a timely basis, useful economic lives are reviewed and fixed asset disposals are made when relevant
12. Provide accurate information as to the levels of over or under recovery and make recommendations to the VP Finance as to future rate levels. Issue financial instruction for Hourly rates when appropriate
13. Deputise for VP Finance EW with full delegated authority as required
14. Continual process improvements implemented to make more efficient and effective use of resources.
15. Lead the financial education of non-finance staff operating within Functional Areas, to ensure an appropriate level of financial awareness that leads sound financial decision-making
16. Responsibility for effective business governance & compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, Leonardo Directives and Leonardo Ltd Finance Policies Manual
17. Responsible for the development of EW finance team under your control through coaching and education, ensuring policy adherence, process improvements and that skills / knowledge are developed
18. Fully qualified accountant (part qualified may be considered).
19. Excellent interpersonal & strong communication skills, with a challenging mind-set
20. Ideally have experience in project / contract accounting
21. Be proficient in MS Excel and preferably experience in SAP
22. Proactive in approach
23. Ability to re-prioritise to meet key deadlines
24. Focus on high quality, accurate output and support
25. You will be an enthusiastic individual, eager to do the job and excited about the projects / contracts you will be working with.
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Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
26. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
27. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
28. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
29. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
30. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
31. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
32. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
33. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
34. Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below