Finance Business Partner

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Stevenage is looking for a Finance Business Partner to oversee financial management for various contracts. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven experience in long-term contract financial management and excellent knowledge of Finance IT tools like MS Excel and SAP. This is a full-time, hybrid position offering a competitive salary and various benefits, including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Enhanced parental leave options

Fantastic site facilities

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong track record of establishing productive working relationships in multinational teams.
• Experience managing financial aspects of long-term contracts.
• Proficient in MS Excel and familiar with SAP software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing performance indicators for contracts and provide updates.
• Support preparation of business plans and annual budgets.
• Ensure project staff are aware of financial objectives.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts including revenue and margin reporting.

Skills

Proven experience of building strong relationships

Experience in long-term contract financial management

Knowledge of Finance IT tools

Fluent in MS Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP R/3

SAP BW

Job description

As an integral part of the team, you will provide Finance and Project Management with effective, timely, and accurate financial information while acting as a key business partner to the wider project team. You will have the chance to collaborate with individuals from various multi‑national projects and Finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving and managing performance indicators for assigned contracts. Provide regular updates on progress and projected outcomes, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.
• Support and manage the preparation of multi‑year business plans and annual budgets for your contracts.
• Ensure that relevant project staff are clear of their financial objectives.
• Financial management of long‑term contracts, including bi‑annual Estimate at Completion preparation, revenue and margin trading, intercompany trading, cash and FX management, customer reporting/interfacing.

The MBDA Programs Finance Community is a well‑integrated network that values collaboration and learning from each other’s experiences. Our community is dynamic, forward‑thinking, and hardworking, while also making sure to prioritise building relationships both within and outside of immediate teams. We encourage personal growth and leadership in important financial aspects of international business, such as Inter Company Trading management, Forex management, IFRS reporting, and more. This role also offers the exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in a dynamic and ever‑changing area of the business. In the future, there is potential to explore various roles within the broader finance function, including treasury, accounting, cost base, and new business development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Proven experience of building strong and productive working relationships within multi‑discipline and multinational teams
• Experience in long‑term contract financial management
• Knowledge and experience of Finance IT tools: MS Excel (required), SAP R/3, SAP BW (desirable)

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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£58,658 per year – estimated. Contract: Full time. MBDA is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Project Accountant) to join our team in Stevenage. You will have the opportunity to apply financial control to specific contracts within programmes finance, taking responsibility for all financial aspects. Salary: up to circa £55,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2–3 days per week on‑site, due to workload classification. 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 the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities