At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial reporting for major defence programmes and future bid campaigns.
- Company: Leading organisation in the aviation and defence sector with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, hybrid working, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a globally recognised industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in a highly regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of finance principles and experience in payroll and asset management.
The predicted salary is between 74000 - 74000 £ per year.
A leading organisation within the aviation and defence sector is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join its Finance team in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to play a key role in supporting financial reporting across major defence programmes and future bid campaigns. The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, providing accurate financial information and ensuring compliance with key financial controls and reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing and posting payroll journals
- Managing fixed asset controls and monitoring asset registers
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Managing intercompany invoicing activities
- Supporting the statutory audit process
- Producing and analysing foreign exchange (Forex) reporting
- Performing month-end accounting and reporting activities
- Supporting financial reporting for defence projects and programmes
- Assisting with financial analysis and support for future business opportunities and bid campaigns
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong understanding of financial principles, controls, and reporting
- Experience in payroll accounting, fixed asset management, invoicing, and foreign exchange reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong report writing and documentation capabilities
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Understanding of work package management and control
- Knowledge of risk management principles
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work within a globally recognised aviation and defence environment
- Exposure to high-profile defence programmes and strategic business initiatives
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Additional Information
- Based in Oxford
- Occasional travel within the UK and Europe may be required
- Full driving licence preferred but not essential
- Must be eligible to obtain UK Ministry of Defence Security Clearance
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their career within a complex, technically advanced, and highly rewarding industry sector.
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Contact Details:
Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd Recruitment Team
