Electronic Engineering Business Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected defence engineering company in Stevenage is seeking an Electronic Engineering Business Manager to oversee financial and operational governance across engineering programmes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and financial acumen, working closely with senior leadership and managing stakeholder relationships. This hybrid role offers outstanding growth opportunities within a distinguished partnership with the UK military.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Training and development opportunities

Transportation links

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator with solid interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Sound understanding of finance principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate functional budgets.
• Develop process guides for budget standardization.
• Analyze financial data for trends.
• Support governance initiatives and strategic operations.
• Deliver performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

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08.08.2025

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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 20252026, 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.