Job Title: Finance Manager Governance OperationsLocation: Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: £57,600 + depending on experienceWhat you'll be doing:

• Lead and develop a team of two finance professionals to deliver a consistent, high-quality governance service supporting compliance with finance and non-finance policies
• Manage the end-to-end planning, delivery, and reporting of centralised finance services on behalf of the One Finance function, ensuring adherence to quality standards and schedules
• Utilise modern technology and data analytics tools to provide meaningful insights into financial risks and control effectiveness across the UK finance function
• Identify opportunities to standardise and centralise activities, improving efficiency, accountability, team collaboration, and decision-making
• Work closely with the Governance Capability Centre (GCC) senior leadership and wider BAE assurance teams to maintain and demonstrate financial control standards in the UK and internationally
• Apply critical thinking to diagnose control weaknesses, determine root causes, and recommend value-added improvements to enhance business performance
• Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders to achieve common modernisation goals and provide clear management reporting on control operations
• Inspire a growth mindset within your team, champion continuous improvement, and lead with integrity, resilience, and professionalism, Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with proven experience delivering centralised finance services across diverse processes and systems
• Inspirational manager with experience leading teams through change, maintaining high performance, and meeting quality and schedule targets
• Good understanding of financial risk management and control frameworks, particularly in supporting the first line of defence
• Experience ensuring compliance with Finance Control Framework (FCF) and Finance Policy Mandates (FPM)
• Skilled at motivating and guiding teams to stay resilient and focused on achieving long-term goals in a changing environment