Finance FP&A Business Partner in Bristol

At OMNIA Training, we’ve brought together some of the UK’s most innovative defence training organisations into a single consortium to deliver one powerful mission: to transform the British Army’s training system and create the best-trained Army in the world. OMNIA Training will redefine the British Army’s collective training, standing up as the Army’s Strategic Training Partner. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts.

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) is entrusted with the Training Delivery aspect of the contract, and this role will be fundamental in enabling this as part of a Rheinmetall Programme team. This is more than a job — it’s a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA Training’s vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win.

As the Finance FP&A Business Partner you will be responsible for delivering all finance reporting, forecasting and analysis for the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) contract with the Prime contractor and Subcontractors – the role will be critical in shaping the success of the programme on behalf of the business. To be successful in the role, you will need to build a strong relationship with the Programme Director and Programme team to drive excellent finance management and advise the team/management on financial topics and implications.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Knowledge and understanding of UK Government projects, preferably defence.
• Excellent financial modelling skills to Best Practice and Macro standards.
• Understanding of MOD accounting principles including RDEL, CDEL and VAT.
• Knowledge and application of IFRS15.
• Knowledge of managing project financials within a complex environment.
• Experience of managing finances within a consortium or partnership and Supply Chain relationships.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with ability to develop solutions.
• Degree qualified in Accountancy, economics or similar.
• Part qualified in CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office, Word and Excel.
• Experience of SAP.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the south of the UK.
• Holds SC Clearance or capable of achieving SC clearance.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for individuals who want to deliver. You’ll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to get things done. You’ll want to work in collaboration, with your colleagues, with the Omnia Partners, with other defence training organisations, and with the British Army. You will act proactively within governance framework to achieve positive results for the customer and apply lessons learned across the team. You won’t necessarily have a military background, but you’ll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We have lots of opportunity to grow as our business continues to grow. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all. We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Community. We welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses and partners. We are passionate about finding the right people to join us and we want you to be proud to work with us. Our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems.

As an REUK Employee we offer you:

• 30 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Flexible Working.
• 4-times Death-in-Service Scheme (3 months of service).
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probation period).
• Long Service Rewards with additional holidays.
• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work.
• Excellent Training Opportunities.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Buying & Selling of Annual Leave.
• Staff social events throughout the year.
• Recognition for your work.