Business Finance Manager

Harris Geospatial Solutions; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions is seeking a Business Finance Manager to lead financial strategy and drive growth. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior teams and oversee financial planning, providing insights to enhance decision-making within the organization. This role combines leadership with a focus on commercial acumen, aiming for a significant impact on the business.

Benefits

£3,000 to £6,000 DV Bonus

Hybrid working options

Half day finish on a Friday

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance up to 10x salary

Group income protection

Flexible benefits options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with substantial prior related experience in a senior post.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and performance analysis.
• Bids and cost modelling experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish reporting metrics for Operations and Engineering.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting through projects.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting and business intelligence.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Detail orientation

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification

Tools

Integrated ERP systems

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title – Business Finance Manager

Job Location – Tewkesbury, UK

Job ID – 24538

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Tewkesbury is our HQ for our Intelligence & Cyber International division. In the land domain, our T7 and T4 multi-mission robots deliver next-generation remote capabilities and uncompromised performance. We design and manufacture world-leading land force protection systems, cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA), electronic warfare (EW) and encryption capabilities. Our cyber capabilities provide an information advantage in the fields of kinetic conflict, cyber warfare, force protection and counterterrorism.

We are looking for a commercially minded finance leader to drive strategic growth, lead a small team and add real value to a dynamic business. This person will join a forward-thinking team and play a key role in shaping financial performance and decision-making.

As a Business Finance Manager, you will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, providing insightful analysis robust financial planning, and clear recommendations that support strategic business objectives.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• £3,000 to £6,000 DV Bonus – please note this level of clearance isn’t essential for this role. This bonus is subject to individual clearance and project requirements – discussed upon application.
• Hybrid working where possible, three days onsite per week
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Establish clear reporting metrics for Operations and Engineering programs across the Division
• Establish relationships with the Divisional leadership to advise on Financial and Commercial topics as required
• Ensure that suitable controls are in place to provide accurate and clear financial reporting through all projects and programs
• Conduct monthly project review across the company portfolio, ensuring accurate, relevant and timely information and providing insight and clarity on financial issues
• Drive improvements in financial reporting and business intelligence
• Ensure a consistent methodology is applied across all programs in relation to contingency, risk and their connection to milestones
• Manage the team to provide financial inputs to the bid process
• Ensure that the Division operates within the current financial accounting standards and good practice across its projects and programs, communicating the impact of such standards through the appropriate management and functional leadership of the business

What experience you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Qualified accountant with recognised accountancy qualification
• Substantial prior related experience in a senior post
• Prior experience of integrated ERP systems
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and performance analysis
• Bids and cost modelling experience – advantageous but not essential
• Relevant industry experience – advantageous but not essential

We’re looking for someone who is

• Commercially Astute – Able to see beyond the numbers and understand how finance drives business decisions.
• Detail Orientated but Focused – Meticulously reviewing data while understanding strategic context.
• Collaborative & Influential – Prioritise building trust with stakeholders and communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance teams.
• Bigger Picture Thinking – Identify improvements in process to drive the function and team.

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.