Finance Business Partner (FTC)

Northrop Grumman; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Greater London is seeking a Finance Business Partner to manage financial aspects for multiple contracts. The ideal candidate will have a background in business/finance and strong Excel skills. This role offers flexible working options and a competitive salary range of £53,000 - £63,000, along with comprehensive benefits including private health care and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Working towards an Accounting Qualification or a Business/Finance Degree.
• Background in business and finance preferred.
• Strong Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead within the Business Management function, ensuring engagement and delivery.
• Provide analysis to influence Programme and business decisions.
• Manage internal and customer reporting requirements.
• Perform financial reviews at project level for revenue recognition.
• Maintain awareness of invoicing and cash positions.
• Support pricing for contractual scope requirements.

Skills

Accounting Qualification or Business/Finance Degree

Strong Excel skills

Background in business and finance

Experience within a Finance team

Job description

UK Citizenship Required

UK citizenship is required for this position.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

UK-Security Check (SC) required. Candidates must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role.

Travel

Travel: Yes 10% of the time.

Salary

Salary: 53,000 - 63,000.

Mission and Culture

At Northrop Grumman UK our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it is the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

Role Overview

The Finance Business Partner leads a team within the Business Management function supporting contracts of work and their customers financially in a rapidly changing, growing, and fast‑paced environment. The role is accountable for the accuracy and transparency of all financial aspects within a portfolio area working alongside the Programme function and supporting several contracts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead within the Business Management function, collaborating with all areas of the business to ensure Project Finance remains engaged and delivers with the current and future landscapes in mind.
• Support the Leadership team with guidance from the OU Business Finance Manager to provide analysis that directly influences Programme and business decisions.
• Take ownership of assigned Account(s) and Programme(s) ensuring effective, accurate, and timely management information is available including any Internal and Customer reporting requirements.
• Perform frequent financial reviews at project level to ensure correct revenue recognition and forecasting of FP contracts and EACs are performed in line with NG policy.
• Maintain full awareness of the Programme(s) invoicing and cash positions, unbilled balances backlog and de‑booking requirements, and work with the teams to ensure the status is acceptable.
• Responsible for pricing organic and existing contractual scope requirements (change orders agreed to T&M Frameworks) and provide support to the Pricing function for larger complex strategic opportunities.

Benefits

We can offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options, including compressed working schedules and optional Friday offs. Our benefits include private health care, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list, speak to our recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Working towards an Accounting Qualification or a Business/Finance Degree.
• Background in business and finance.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience working within a Finance team or closely related.
• Experience in a project environment preferred but not essential.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a global team of 100,000 colleagues. The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive.
• Mission to build a more secure and connected world across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
• A place to belong and thrive. Every voice matters. We support inclusive communities through employee resource groups and partnerships.
• Your career your way. Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Ready to Apply

Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.