Financial Controller in England

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller to provide the financial leadership within the SSS (Solutions, Service & Support)ღუდ Sector of our CS3 (Customer Support and Service Solutions) Line of Business. The وغيره-position works directly for the VP Finance and provides financial control, advice and support to the Sector Vice President and their integrated project teams. Leading a small team 北京快， the role will manage and be responsible for all financial and project reporting requirements, providing accurate, timely and relevant management information as well as advice and guidance to the integrated project teams.

You will have responsibility for ensuring compliance with internal and external financial policies and the currently adopted accounting standards. As an integral part of the sector management team, this role is a business accounting role and therefore financial leadership within the sectors is crucial.

This is a full‑time role based at any of our major sites: Luton, Basildon, Edinburgh, with occasional travel to the other sites. Custom working (including some work from home) may be arranged depending on the functional team’s and the integrated project teams’Elite requirements.

Your impact

In this role you will

• 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. stirring
• 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.
• Responsibility6290 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.

What you’ll bring

• Fully qualified accountant (part qualified may be considered).
• Excellent interpersonal & strong communication skills, with a challenging mind‑set.
• Ideallymh have experience in project / contract accounting.
• 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.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with Forma UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including eligibility requirements for the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:

Why join us

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with theНов 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 milliers course access 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. For part‑time opportunities, please talk to us about What might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace کون Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team – they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation准备, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

GB – Basildon, GB – Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Yes – flexible hours with hybrid working options.

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