Head of Finance

space, air, land,seaand cyber domains.L3Harris' Bristol location is the Headquarters for our Maritime UK business - a leading global supplier of integrated marine control systems and simulation products for warships,submarinesand high-end commercial marine vessels worldwide. Since itsinception, L3Harris has continuously iterated upon our Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) technology and successfully exported and delivered the system to over 300 vessels across 27 navies worldwide. We haveadditionalMaritime UK sites in Burgess Hill,Barrow-In-Furnessand Portchester. Together, we are powering the Royal Navy's adoption of autonomous surface vehicle technology as well as delivering autonomous capability to UK ports,harboursand offshore energy service providers.We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead a team of 11 people and have overall responsibility for all financial matters in the UK for L3Harris' Maritime division.A few of our employee benefits are:Hybrid working where possible,
three days onsite per weekEarly finish on a Friday25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days Private medical insurance with optional family coverPension scheme of up to 8% employer contributionLife Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x) Group income protectionFlexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illnesscover,cycle to work scheme, travel insurance andelectric car schemeEmployee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing supportProfessional membership reimbursementWhat the role will involveThere responsibilities of your role will include the following:Set up accounting systems and ensure accounting records aremaintainedcompliant with UK Companies Act and UK GAAPPrepare monthly management accounts, forecasts and annual budget. Assist the local General Manager with monthly management reports on L3Harris'
Maritime UK business performance, clearly identifying variances from plan.Preparation of annual statutory financial statements and necessary supporting information to ensurea timelyclean audit by thecompanies'external auditors.Cash management of L3Harris' Maritime UK business bank accounts and preparation of cash flow forecasts as required.Assistancewith the preparation of bid proposals for contract changes and new opportunities and review subcontractor pricing submissions.Prepare and introduce best practice accounting policies and procedures for all L3Harris' Maritime UK business accounting matters.Ensure sound financial controls are established and rigorously followed.Responsible for all UK tax matters (including Corporation tax and VAT)Responsible formaintainingaccounts and records in alignment with projects and other accounting functions. Review & finalisation of management accounts.Maintain accounting systems: Journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivables,
accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, etc.Compiles data,allocatescosts,and preparesreports on labour, equipment, depreciation and other operating expenses and analyses financial reporting requirements.Ensure all monthly, quarterly & annual corporate reporting deadlines are met.Achieve and demonstrate satisfactory compliance with corporate's 'Compliance Plan for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)' relating to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Ensure that all corporate deadlines for testing and other requirements are met.What you'll bringThe role requires thefollowing experience and skills:Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Degree qualified in a relevant Finance domain, unless qualified by work experienceIndustry experience in Defence, Aerospace, Maritime or relevant domainKnowledge of SAP essential; involvement in an implementation would be highly desirable.Leadership experience, managing a team of other finance professionalsExperience of P&L

management and managing financial process end-to-end for FP&A, budgeting, accounting, Other Finance systems such as Sage, HFM is desirable but not essentialImportant to knowDue to the nature of our workmanyour roles requirea UKnationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance.Applicantswho accept a conditional offer of employmentmust meet the requirement of right to work in the UKandmust meet eligibility requirements for access to classified informationandwillbe subject to government securitychecks.L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.Job Title - Head of FinanceJob Location - Bristol, UKJob ID- 37829About this opportunity and L3Harris UKOperating at 11 sites in the United Kingdom, L3Harris supports Britain's mission to secure and strengthenthe country by delivering sovereign innovation across the