Leonardo

Financial Controller

Leonardo

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Luton • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Have absolute responsibility for the delivery of high quality management accounts and financial reporting to sector VPs & VP Finance at monthly Finance / Quarterly Business Reviews.
  • Responsible for forecasts, risks & opportunities information to be presented to VP Finance and SVP.
  • Have a keen interest in business winning, supporting campaign teams, and a competency in modelling and scenario analysis.
  • Influence and provide objective challenge to VPs and IPTs with the aim to control cost & deliver improved profit performance / working capital management.
  • Deputise for VP Finance CS3 with full delegated authority as required.
  • Objectively review and give Business Area approval to the business cases / tender vets / capital associated with investment requests for strategic product development / new business winning opportunities.
  • Provide robust challenge to VPs and IPTs. Give recommendations and feedback as required.
  • Full accountability for the financial input to the business plan for Business Areas.
  • Provision of the Strategic Plan, annual budget and growth options for Business Areas prior to VP Finance and SVP review. This includes financial scenario planning & sensitivity analysis.
  • Success depends on influencing, challenging & working closely with IPTs to deliver a robust plan.
  • Continual process improvements implemented to make more efficient and effective use of resources.
  • Lead the financial education of non-finance staff operating within each Business Area, to ensure an appropriate level of financial awareness and that leads sound financial decision-making.
  • Responsibility for effective business governance & compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, Leonardo Directives and Leonardo Ltd Finance Policies Manual.
  • Responsible for the development of CS3 finance team under your control through coaching and education, ensuring policy adherence, process improvements and that skills / knowledge are developed.

Requirements

  • Fully qualified accountant (part qualified may be considered).
  • Excellent interpersonal & strong communication skills, with a challenging mind-set.
  • Ideally have experience in project / contract accounting.
  • Be proficient in MS Excel and preferably experience in SAP.
  • Proactive in approach.
  • Ability to re-prioritise to meet key deadlines.
  • Focus on high quality, accurate output and support.
  • You will be an enthusiastic individual, eager to do the job and excited about the projects / contracts you will be working with.
Benefits
  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
  • Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
  • Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
  • Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
  • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial reportingforecastingscenario analysiscost controlworking capital managementbusiness case approvalfinancial planningbudgetingprocess improvementsproject accounting
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillschallenging mindsetproactive approachability to re-prioritisefocus on qualityenthusiasmleadershipcoachingcollaboration
Certifications
qualified accountant