Financial Controller

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial operations within the Electronic Warfare sector. This pivotal role involves providing financial leadership, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing a small team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate management accounts, influencing cost control, and supporting strategic business decisions. With a commitment to flexible working and a robust benefits package, this opportunity promises a dynamic work environment where your financial expertise will drive success and innovation in a crucial sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your career!

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Award winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free access to online courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project accounting and IFRS15 revenue recognition is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality management accounts and financial reports to VPs.
• Influence cost control and improve profit performance through financial leadership.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project accounting

Revenue recognition (IFRS15)

MS Excel

SAP

Proactive approach

Ability to re-prioritize

Focus on accuracy

Education

Qualified accountant

Part qualified accountant

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller to provide the financial leadership within our Electronic Warfare (EW) Line of Business. The candidate would work directly for the Vice President Finance and provide financial control, advice and support to the Sector Vice President and their Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). Leading a small team, this role would manage and be responsible for all financial and project reporting requirements, providing accurate, timely and relevant management information as well as providing advice and guidance to the IPTs.

The candidate would also have responsibility for ensuring compliance with internal and external financial Policies and currently adopted accounting standards. As an integral part of the sector management team, this role is a business accounting role and therefore financial leadership within the sectors is crucial.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Absolute responsibility for the delivery of high quality management accounts and financial reporting to sector VPs & VP Finance at monthly Finance / Quarterly Business Reviews. Responsible for forecasts, risks & opportunities and variance analysis information to be presented to VP Finance and SVP.
• Influence and provide objective challenge to VPs and IPTs with the aim to control cost & deliver improved profit performance / working capital management.
• Objectively review and give functional approval to the business cases / tender vets / capital associated with investment requests for strategic product development / new business winning opportunities. Provide robust challenge to VPs and IPTs. Give recommendations and feedback as required.
• Full accountability for the financial input to the business plan for Business Areas. Provision of the Strategic Plan, annual budget and growth options for Business Areas prior to VP Finance and SVP review. This includes financial scenario planning & sensitivity analysis. Success depends on influencing, challenging & working closely with IPTs to deliver a robust plan.
• Continual process improvements implemented to make more efficient and effective use of resources.
• Lead the financial education of non-finance staff operating within each Business Area, to ensure an appropriate level of financial awareness and that leads sound financial decision-making.
• Responsibility for effective business governance & compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, Leonardo Directives and Leonardo Ltd Finance Policies Manual.
• Responsible for the development of EW finance team under your control through coaching and education, ensuring policy adherence, process improvements and that skills / knowledge are developed.
• Deputise for VP Finance EW with full delegated authority as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

• Fully qualified accountant (part qualified may be considered).
• Excellent interpersonal & strong communication skills, with a challenging mind-set.
• Ideally have experience in project / contract accounting, including revenue recognition under IFRS15.
• Be proficient in MS Excel and preferably experience in SAP.
• Proactive in approach and a challenging mindset.
• Ability to re-prioritise to meet key deadlines.
• Focus on high quality, accurate output and support.
• You will be an enthusiastic individual, eager to do the job and excited about the projects / contracts you will be working with.

Other Information

This role is a full-time role based at our Luton site, with occasional travel to our other offices. There will be the ability for Custom Working, involving some working from home dependent upon the requirements of the functional team and the IPTs that are being supported by this role.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit this link.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning Referral Incentive. You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member. Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid