Strategic Finance Partner for Defence AI & Cost Engineering

Helsing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence AI company in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to manage financial operations. This role involves working closely with diverse teams to influence the company's growth during an exciting stage of development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, particularly in the defence sector, and experience in business partnership. Benefits include competitive compensation and relocation support, contributing to meaningful technological advancements in democratic defense.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and stock options

Relocation support

Social and education allowances

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Experience in managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated provision of financial management within the defence sector.
• Strong understanding of cost management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in business partnering and influencing with non-finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a Business Partner to key operational areas.
• Provide financial support to the management team for decision making.
• Analyse monthly performance information to identify cost variances.
• Engage with teams on cost-effective design solutions.
• Lead implementation of cost engineering framework.
• Report programme performance including progress and remaining effort.
• Support development of performance reporting metrics.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Cross-functional team leadership

Financial management in defence sector

Cost engineering & financial principles

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability and resilience

Business partnering and influencing

Education

Accounting and/or commercial qualification or MBA

Job description

A defence AI company in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to manage financial operations. This role involves working closely with diverse teams to influence the company's growth during an exciting stage of development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, particularly in the defence sector, and experience in business partnership. Benefits include competitive compensation and relocation support, contributing to meaningful technological advancements in democratic defense.