At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial analysis and reporting for the ACTS Programme.
- Company: Join Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and aerospace technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, flexible working, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid work culture and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in national security while growing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: AAT qualified or part qualified CIMA/ACCA with finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire; Harlow, Essex
Country: United Kingdom
Time Type: Full time
Date Posted: 2026-03-26
Position Role Type: Hybrid
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
- Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
- Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
Work Culture:
- 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
- Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
- Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
- Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
- Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role).
About the role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager within the ACTS (Army Collective Training Service) Programme, the Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high quality, accurate and actionable financial analysis and insight to the Finance and Programme teams. The individual will be relied upon to support the development of the AOP and 5 Year Plan, Quarterly EACs, monthly forecasting and variance analysis. This role would suit an individual looking to grow their potential and skill set, supporting the flawless program execution of the ACTS Programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production of Weekly and Monthly Reporting requirements for all elements of the ACTS Programme
- Supporting the achievement of all metrics (bookings, sales, profit, cash).
- Support in the establishment of the AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and five-year plan targets.
- Support the Program Execution Team with Quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting.
- Supporting new business proposals as and when required for Gate Reviews including pricing, basis-of-estimate generation, foreign exchange management and risks and opportunities management.
- Act as the “financial conscience” of the business and ensure Business and Financial Policy adherence.
- Providing financial insight to support the business risk & opportunities process (development, analysis, mitigation & review).
- Building a network with all Stakeholders.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
- Strong communication across varying functions and levels with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance staff.
- Champion best practice and look to improve systems and processes.
- Ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- AAT Qualified/ Part Qualified CIMA(Preferred)/ACCA
- 2+ Relevant years’ experience in finance roles
- Project Accounting experience
- Business Partnering skills, working across different internal functions
- Relevant commercial experience in a similar defence or complex contracting environment
Desirable:
- Experience of working with SAP, Power BI, MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Proactive, analytical and inquisitive
- Attention to detail and process adherence
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Finance Analyst – Business Programme Finance (ACTS) in Essex employer: Raytheon
Raytheon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glenrothes or Livingston, Scotland, where innovation meets purpose in the aerospace and defense sector. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a strong focus on employee development through mentoring and leadership opportunities, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Our commitment to work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced family-friendly policies makes Raytheon a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
