Finance Business Partner

Barclay Meade; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entity in the defence sector as a Finance Business Partner in Bristol. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to significantly impact financial management across various projects in aerospace and aviation. You'll prepare financial reports, oversee program budgets, and implement earned value management systems. Enjoy flexible hybrid working options, early finishes on Fridays, and generous annual leave. This is an exciting chance to thrive in a supportive team environment while contributing to critical projects in the defence industry.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Early finish on Fridays

25 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance coverage

Group income protection

Dental insurance

Gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting within aerospace, aviation, or defense.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting packages and guide program managers.
• Develop and maintain project baselines and monitor performance.

Skills

Finance Business Partner

Financial Reporting

Earned Value Management

Project Budgeting

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Part-qualified or foundation level ACCA or CIMA

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job summary

Our client, a leading entity in the defence sector, is seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner to join their team in Bristol, UK.

Key skills required for this role

• Finance Business Partner

Important

• Finance Business Partner

Job description

Our client, a leading entity in the defence sector, is seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner to join their team in Bristol, UK. This permanent role offers the opportunity to play a crucial part in the financial management of projects across aerospace, aviation, and defence sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare financial reporting packages and provide guidance to program managers on variances.
2. Develop and maintain project baselines, monitor performance, and analyze estimate-at-complete developments.
3. Oversee and evaluate program budgets and schedules, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
4. Implement, track, and analyze earned value management (EVM) systems, including maintenance and reporting.
5. Organize cost and schedule data for monthly program reviews to ensure comprehensive oversight.
6. Prepare and track funding plans, including forecasts for labor and subcontracting.
7. Analyze data for monthly forecasting, focusing on orders, sales, operating income, and cash flow.
8. Prepare Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC) based on input from program teams.
9. Engage in presentations and discussions during internal and external financial meetings.
10. Establish and nurture effective working relationships to foster a collaborative environment.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in finance or accounting within the aerospace, aviation, or defense industries.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficient in earned value management and project budgeting.
• Advanced expertise in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Part-qualified or foundation level ACCA or CIMA.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Prior experience in finance business partnering.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working options.
• Early finish on Fridays with half-day work.
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with additional days for long service.
• Private medical insurance, with an option to include family coverage.
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
• Life assurance coverage up to 10x your salary.
• Group income protection.
• Flexible perks such as dental insurance, gym memberships, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance program offering mental health and well-being support.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a dynamic role within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client as a Finance Business Partner in Bristol.