Finance Business Partner

2 months ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

MBDA is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Project Accountant) to join our team in Stevenage. You will have the opportunity to apply financial control to specific contracts within programmes finance, taking responsibility for all financial aspects.

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Salary: up to circa £55,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 2 to 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

As an integral part of the team, you will provide Finance and Project Management with effective, timely, and accurate financial information while acting as a key business partner to the wider project team.

You will have the chance to collaborate with individuals from various multi-national projects and Finance teams.

  • Assist in achieving and managing performance indicators for assigned contracts. Provide regular updates on progress and projected outcomes, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.
  • Support and manage the preparation of multi-year business plans and annual budgets for your contracts.
  • Ensure that relevant project staff are clear of their financial objectives.
  • Financial management of long-term contracts, including bi-annual Estimate at Completion preparation, revenue and margin trading, intercompany trading, cash and FX management, customer reporting/interfacing.

The MBDA Programs Finance Community is a well-integrated network that values collaboration and learning from each other's experiences. Our community is dynamic, forward-thinking, and hardworking, while also making sure to prioritise building relationships both within and outside of immediate teams.

We encourage personal growth and leadership in important financial aspects of international business, such as Inter Company Trading management, Forex management, IFRS reporting, and more. This role also offers the exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in a dynamic and ever-changing area of the business. In the future, there is potential to explore various roles within the broader finance function, including treasury, accounting, cost base, and new business development.

What we're looking for from you:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE
  • Proven experience of building strong and productive working relationships within multi-discipline and multinational teams
  • Experience in long-term contract financial management
  • Knowledge and experience of Finance IT tools:
    • MS Excel (required)
    • SAP R/3, SAP BW (desirable)

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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