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Finance analyst

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As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in providing financial support and analysis to Programme Directors, the Finance Director, and Financial Controllers. Your insights will guide strategic decisions and risk assessments.
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  • A varied role in a renowned defence business based in Bristol.
  • A role to provide financial support and analysis for strategic decision making.

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the defence industry, with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. Specialising in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of high-performance engines across sectors such as aerospace, defence, marine, and energy, the company employs thousands of professionals worldwide and is committed to technological advancement.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the monthly management accounts process for UK Defence Aerospace programmes, including journal entries, actuals, forecasts, commentaries, and variance analysis.
  • Deliver financial recommendations to enhance programme performance.
  • Conduct monthly Balance Sheet reviews, validating movements and closing control items.
  • Lead the forecasting process for timely and accurate revenue, cash flow, and profit projections, with comprehensive commentary.
  • Collaborate with Programme, Supply Chain, Inventory, and Pricing teams to facilitate the annual budgeting process and cash forecasting.
  • Manage the monthly Ops and Threat process.
  • Hold regular review meetings with budget holders and Programme Teams, addressing commercial issues and contract pricing queries.
  • Serve as the primary contact for external audit queries, providing timely responses and developing effective remedial controls.
  • Interpret client contracts to identify financial risks and opportunities, presenting feedback to Programme Teams.
  • Prepare and present financial summaries for Long Term Contract Reviews.

The Successful Applicant

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with a degree-level education.
  • Strong SAP and Excel proficiency.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of sharing financial insights across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong prioritisation and self-management abilities, with experience in meeting internal and external reporting deadlines.
  • Business partnering experience, with the ability to challenge established practices, is highly desirable.
  • Customer-focused with a proven ability to influence and drive performance in a corporate setting.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Hybrid working options.
  • Excellent career development opportunities.
  • Employee assistance programs and exclusive discounts.
  • Work within a company that prioritises continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Eligibility for an annual Employee Bonus Scheme.
Contact
Daisy Gordon
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6535476
Phone number
+441179271446

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daisy Gordon
Consultant phone
+441179271446
Job reference
JN-092024-6535476