Financial Analyst
3 days ago
Bristol
Role: Finance Analyst Location: Bristol or Gosport Duration: 6 months Role Type: Hybrid 3 days onsite Salary: Depending on experience Overview: An opportunity has arisen with our globally renowned aerospace client as a Finance Analyst, providing financial support across a portfolio of defence programmes and contracts. Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, the successful candidate will partner with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support effective financial operations and informed business decision-making. This role offers exposure to both existing and emerging programmes supporting Government and Defence customers, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a high-performing finance function. Key Responsibilities: • Act as a trusted finance business partner, providing programme teams and senior management with timely financial insight and analysis to support decision-making., • Deliver full lifecycle project accounting support, from bid and proposal activities through programme execution to contract closure., • Develop and maintain Estimates at Complete (EACs) in collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing accurate forecasts and performance reporting., • Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to analyse programme performance, identify cost variances, and support mitigation plans., • Produce financial reports, variance analyses, and management information to support programme governance and operational performance., • Manage monthly and quarterly forecasting processes across designated programmes and business areas., • Assess financial risks and opportunities, supporting operational teams to implement actions that improve programme performance and profitability., • Monitor programme performance against key financial metrics, including orders, revenue, earnings, cash flow, and remaining effort., • Provide strategic financial recommendations to support operational and business objectives., • Support the development and standardisation of financial processes, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics across the wider finance function., • Ensure compliance with the clients financial policies, procedures, and governance requirements. Key Skills and Experience: • Experience working within a programme, project, or operational finance environment., • Strong financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and project accounting capability., • Proven experience partnering with operational managers and senior stakeholders., • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Complete (EAC), and programme financial controls., • Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint., • Ability to establish effective reporting processes and work proactively within a fast-paced environment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Experience: • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Previous experience within the defence, aerospace, or government sectors., • Familiarity with Cost Schedule Performance Reporting (CSPR) and programme control toolsets., • Background in accounting, finance, economics, project accounting, or programme controls. JBRP1_UKTJ