Electronic Engineering Business Manager

Guidant Global; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense engineering company in Stevenage is seeking a Business Manager to oversee financial governance and operational management across engineering programs. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a solid understanding of finance principles. This hybrid role offers excellent transport links and development opportunities.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Coffee shop

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Effective communicator with solid interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Sound understanding of finance principles (GL accounts, capital).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate functional budgets (Capital, Non-Payroll, Projects).
• Develop process guides to standardize budget utilization across teams.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support governance initiatives and strategic operations.
• Deliver performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across engineering and finance teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Understanding of finance principles

Job description

Business Manager – Electronic Engineering | Defence Sector | Stevenage | Hybrid (60% Onsite)

Our client, a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a Business Manager to join their Electronic Engineering function. This role supports financial oversight and operational governance across engineering programmes, including budget planning for 2025–2026, asset management, and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate functional budgets (Capital, Non-Payroll, Projects).
• Develop process guides to standardise budget utilisation across teams.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support governance initiatives and strategic operations.
• Deliver performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across engineering and finance teams.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communicator with solid interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Sound understanding of finance principles (GL accounts, capital).

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.