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Finance Manager

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
20 Jan 2022
Reference
R06130

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MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Fantastic opportunity to be a lead financial business partner to a dynamic, and complex sector of the business. Provide financial support and oversight to multiple substantial long term contracts (orderbook >1.5bn), managing a team of two people. As well as financial management of existing contracts, the sector is one of significant potential for new business with further opportunities for product spiral development, providing scope to contribute meaningfully on a wide range of financial topics.
The successful candidate will form an important part of the cross-functional sector leadership team and must therefore be comfortable expressing their opinion and appropriately challenging the team to help drive optimal business/financial decisions.

What were looking for
  • Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA with post qualification experience or equivalent
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders and conflicting demands and deadlines is essential.
  • Prior experience in financial management of long terms contracts (IFRS 15) highly desirable.
  • Experience of leading and developing team members is required.
  • Experience of production contracts/UPC management is desirable, though not required
  • Prior understanding of managing foreign currency transactions would be beneficial
  • Comfortable working closely & communicating effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues.
Whats in it for you?
  • Exciting opportunity to add value in a challenging and constantly evolving area of the business.
  • Be part of an inclusive and supportive programme team
  • Chance to develop team members and share experiences.
  • Longer term lots of opportunity to move around the wider finance team into a variety of roles, e.g treasury, accounting, cost base, bidding.
The role
  • Actively participate in the cross functional sector leadership team, promoting financial awareness and supporting the programmes in achieving Budget / Plan performance, becoming a valued member of the team and providing robust financial insight and assistance.
  • Actively seeking and driving improvements in working practices.
  • Management and support to the development of a team of two.
  • Preparation of the multi-year business plan and the annual budget for the sector
  • Reporting, on a timely basis, achievement against these targets, including preparation of financial year outlooks.
  • Financial management of contracts including: revenue & margin trading, bi-annual Estimate at Completion preparation, cash management, currency management, customer reporting/interfacing.
  • Responsible for the integrity of financial records of each Contract interacting with external auditors.
Join a great team!You will be joining a group of enthusiastic and committed financial professionals, who are part of an international Finance team, always willing to go the extra mile to support each other.
The team at MBDA is a really welcoming, friendly and helpful group, with great team spirit (and various social occasions through the year!)

Our benefits*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

Why us?

Were here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families the UKs work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working
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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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