Head of Finance

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Willesden; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Wimborne (Nuclear) seeks a Head of Finance to lead the Finance team in delivering month-end, year-end, budgeting and financial reporting. You will ensure strong internal controls and support the Group Controller with required analysis. You will be a member of the Wimborne Senior Management Team.

The role requires an accounting qualification and a proven background in budgeting, financial management, and strategic analysis to drive business performance and governance.

Qualifications

• Holds an accounting qualification (CIMA / ACA / CA / etc.).
• Proven experience of financial management, including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strategic thinker with analytical skills to balance long- and short-term priorities.
• Commercially and financially astute with strong negotiation abilities.
• Leadership and people management experience, including coaching and development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with relevant standards.
• Report financial results to Group Finance, Divisional Finance and Senior Director of the Business Unit.
• Explain variances to short-term, half- and full-year forecasts.
• Lead and develop the budget process and set targets; manage inputs vs. actuals.
• Support internal audit, tax submissions, year-end audit, and statutory accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Strategic analysis

Negotiation

Education

Accounting qualification (CIMA / ACA / CA)

Job description

UK-Wimborne (Nuclear)

Full time

JR14000

Head of Finance

As Head of Finance, you will lead the Finance team to ensure delivery of the business unit’s financial month end, year end, budget and other financial reporting requirements. Additionally, you will support the I&C Group Controller (divisional finance team) with required financial analysis.

You shall ensure that appropriate processes and internal controls environment are implemented and followed.

You are a member of the Wimborne Senior Management Team.

Location : Wimborne, UK

Your Challenge:

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting and ensure compliance with relevant reporting standards of the business unit.
• Report on financial results to Group Finance, Divisional Finance and Senior Director of the Business Unit.
• Explain variances to short-term, half and full-year forecasts.
• Ensure a strong governance culture and control environment.
• Ensure the appropriate systems and procedures are established, used and developed, to deliver best practice
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Assist Group Internal Audit as required with Sarbanes-Oxley testing requirements
• Complete required tax documents and submissions such as VAT, RDEC submissions, etc. with the assistance of Group tax
• Assist with the year end external audit and create the year end financial statements and annual accounts under FRS
• Lead the completion of ONS (Office of National Statistics) surveys with help from the team
• Complete other government or legal reporting requirements as required
• Implement the Group’s KPIs
• Ensure analysis is carried out to review the accuracy of the results.
• Clearly articulate the financial performance of the business.
• Lead the setting of budgetary targets which support group and divisional financial goals.
• Oversee the budget process, collecting the inputs and comparing actual performance to budgeted performance.
• Ensure that all members of the finance team are competent to carry out their role by providing training and coaching and providing timely feedback.
• Ensure team is enabled to drive and support change initiatives within the group in a timely manner.
• Constantly promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member understands the standards and behaviours expected of them.
• Lead ad-hoc projects as requested by the business and assist with project implementation.

Your Expertise :

• Holds an accounting qualification (CIMA / ACA / CA / etc.)
• Proven experience of financial management, including budgeting and financial reporting
• Strategic thinker with clear analytical skills and the ability to balance long-term and short-term priorities.
• Commercially and financially astute.
• Ability to challenge and influence at all levels.
• Strong negotiation and decision‑making skills.
• Positive and pragmatic approach to achieving results.
• The ability to analyse problems and recommend a course of action.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including leading a team and managing and motivating staff to achieve challenging goals

Who We Are

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Wimborne (https://cwic.curtisswright.com/about/) , a Business Unit of Curtiss-Wright Nuclear (https://www.cwnuclear.com/) , is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ([e-mail])

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([e-mail]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.