Strategic Finance Partner—Lead Defence Projects (Hybrid)

Babcock International; Dunfermline, Rosyth, Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Digital GP and health checks

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Finance Business Partnering Manager for our Rosyth, Fife operations. You will lead a finance team supporting major defence projects, delivering accurate reporting, robust controls, and insightful management information to drive performance and strategic decisions.

The role blends onsite and remote working with flexible hours, offering a clear path for professional growth within a globally recognised, security-cleared organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Strong project accounting or project finance experience.
• Working knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience operating within financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience driving continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of finance professionals to deliver high-quality financial support.
• Providing financial reporting, forecasting and management information to support programme performance and strategic decision-making.
• Managing financial controls, governance processes and compliance with regulatory and accounting standards.
• Partnering with project, commercial and operational teams to drive performance and financial accountability.
• Delivering continuous improvement and change initiatives that enhance finance processes and business outcomes.

Skills

Finance team leadership

Project accounting

IFRS knowledge

Financial controls

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA/ ICAS)

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Finance Business Partnering Manager for our Rosyth, Fife operations. You will lead a finance team supporting major defence projects, delivering accurate reporting, robust controls, and insightful management information to drive performance and strategic decisions.

The role blends onsite and remote working with flexible hours, offering a clear path for professional growth within a globally recognised, security-cleared organisation.