Finance Business Partner

Other; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in aerospace is looking for a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insight and support to budget owners. This role involves developing financial reports, engaging with stakeholders, and driving improvements in financial processes. The position allows for a hybrid work schedule with three days on site in Farnborough. Applicants should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Growth and development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to budget owners.
• Develop and enhance monthly financial reports.
• Build robust financial models for key decisions.
• Prepare and present monthly performance reports.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cost analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Office Suite

Job description

Finance Business Partner (Contract)

Location: Farnborough (3 days a week on site)

Pay: £29.59 per hour PAYE / £39.50 per hour Umbrella

Hours: 37 per week

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by AALTO Security)

IR35: Inside

Reason for vacancy: Maternity cover

Unlock Your Potential with AALTO & Guidant Global

At AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace, we're redefining what's possible with our solar-powered, high-altitude platform, Zephyr. Join a passionate, innovative team shaping the future of aerospace and connectivity. As a Finance Business Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our mission to unlock Stratospace and deliver real-world impact-from environmental monitoring to connecting remote communities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to budget owners and senior leaders, providing proactive financial insight and guidance.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and enhance monthly financial reports, deliver insightful commentary, and support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Strategic Support: Build robust financial models and business cases to inform key decisions, ensuring all proposals are thoroughly challenged and vetted.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues across the business.
• Performance Reporting: Prepare and present monthly reports, analyse variances, and identify risks and opportunities to help the business stay on track.
• Cost Analysis: Provide detailed cost analysis and guidance to cost centre owners, supporting both overhead and project decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive enhancements in financial processes and systems, including improvements to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Financial Control team to ensure accuracy and integrity in all financial postings.
• Board & Management Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly management and Board reports.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and translating financial data for a wide audience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment-ideally within a company of 200-500 employees.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and the MS Office suite; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage both regular month-end duties and ad hoc analysis.

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive Culture: We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and communities.
• Growth & Development: Be part of a pioneering team at the forefront of aerospace innovation, with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact.
• Work-Life Balance: Standard 37-hour week, with a hybrid work pattern (3 days on site in Farnborough).

Ready to help us unlock Stratospace?

Apply now and join Team AALTO, where your expertise will help shape the future.