At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial support for defence programmes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Company: Globally renowned aerospace client with a dynamic and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a high-performing finance function with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace sector while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance analysis and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen with our globally renowned aerospace client as a Finance Analyst, providing financial support across a portfolio of defence programmes and contracts. Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, the successful candidate will partner with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support effective financial operations and informed business decision‑making.
This role offers exposure to both existing and emerging programmes supporting UK Government and Ministry of Defence customers, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a high‑performing finance function.
Key Responsibilities- Act as a trusted finance business partner, providing programme teams and senior management with timely financial insight and analysis to support decision‑making.
- Deliver full life‑cycle project accounting support, from bid and proposal activities through programme execution to contract closure.
- Develop and maintain Estimates at Complete (EACs) in collaboration with cross‑functional teams, providing accurate forecasts and performance reporting.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to analyse programme performance, identify cost variances, and support mitigation plans.
- Produce financial reports, variance analyses, and management information to support programme governance and operational performance.
- Manage monthly and quarterly forecasting processes across designated programmes and business areas.
- Assess financial risks and opportunities, supporting operational teams to implement actions that improve programme performance and profitability.
- Monitor programme performance against key financial metrics, including orders, revenue, earnings, cash flow, and remaining effort.
- Provide strategic financial recommendations to support operational and business objectives.
- Support the development and standardisation of financial processes, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics across the wider finance function.
- Ensure compliance with the client’s financial policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
- Experience working within a programme, project, or operational finance environment.
- Strong financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and project accounting capability.
- Proven experience partnering with operational managers and senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Complete (EAC), and programme financial controls.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to both financial and non‑financial audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to establish effective reporting processes and work proactively within a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous experience within the defence, aerospace, or government sectors.
- Familiarity with Cost Schedule Performance Reporting (CSPR) and programme control toolsets.
- Background in accounting, finance, economics, project accounting, or programme controls.
Finance Analyst (Programmes) employer: INDOTRONIX AVANI UK, LTD
Join our globally renowned aerospace client as a Finance Analyst in either Bristol or Gosport, where you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer professional development opportunities and the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams on impactful defence programmes. Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that support the UK Government and Ministry of Defence.
