Program Finance Analyst

providing mental health and wellbeing support Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary) What the role will involveThe responsibilities of your role will include the following:Receiving cost inputs from multiple functions (Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Contracts / Subcontracts) and ensuring they are captured accurately in the Basis of Estimate (BoE) tool.Take ownership of Basis of Estimate tool maintenance and development.Attend cost and price reviews with senior management and take ownership of all financial data being presented.Support the business in defining and regularly reviewing labour and material rate structures, analysis of overheads and application at project level.Project planning including preparation and control of a detailed project plan, associated work package management and monthly cost analysis.Prepare and analyse monthly project financial reports and support the Program Managers in reporting to senior management.Ensure consistent
project reporting, data collection and analysis across the defined projects.Support the preparation and submission of budgets and forecasts.Understand risk identification and registers. Be involved in collating risk assessments and assist in risk management and mitigation.Support financial audits with internal, external, and customer auditors as required.Provide support and cover to the existing finance team.Other projects and reporting as identified.What you'll bring The role requires the following experience and skills:Degree-qualified in a related discipline, plus a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar finance, programme finance, project accounting, or financial analyst role.Good understanding of financial accounting principles and project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, profitability analysis, and cash flow forecasting.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and
provide meaningful insights to support business decision-making.Strong Excel skills are essential, with experience using spreadsheets to support financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and project performance monitoring.Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions, building strong working relationships with programme, engineering, operations, and leadership teams.Well-organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and continuously improve processes and reporting.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.Experience of Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls, defence, aerospace, or other project-based environments would be advantageous.Important to knowDue to the nature of our work
many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.#LI-Hybrid#LI-RT1#SpecialistProgramFinance

major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F-35, along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon.Please note, our Brighton business is moving to a new location in 2027. The new site is expected to be located in either Shoreham, Burgess Hill or Horsham and will be within a 15-minute drive of our current site.A few of our employee benefits are:Hybrid working where possible, three days onsite per week upon successful probationary period.Half day 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 illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car schemeEmployee Family Assistance Program