Finance Business Partner

Holt Executive are working with a leading technology innovator servicing the global aviation industry, offering cutting-edge products to some of the biggest names in commercial aviation.
As a vital finance team member, the Finance Business Partner you'll be embedded within the project teams, acting as the bridge between projects, operations, and the finance team itself. You'll take ownership of all program finance aspects, including crafting, managing, and overseeing budgets for large-scale and intricate projects.
The successful Finance Business Partnerwill work with project managers to conduct in-depth analyses and provide valuable insights into project performance. These insights will empower informed decision-making, ensuring contracts meet financial targets while upholding robust financial governance.
This opportunity offers a hybrid working pattern, with time in the office and at home, to enable a good work-life balance. There is the requirement to be on-site 60% of the time across the month (3 days per week on average).
Key Responsibilities for the Finance Business Partner:

• Manage project/program portfolio budgets, forecasts, and reporting, encompassing revenue, operating income, and cash flow.
• Conduct monthly P&L reviews, providing clear financial analysis and performance understanding for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the finance team to forecast cash flow and other treasury needs.
• Partner with program staff to develop accurate Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Provide oversight and challenge project EACs to ensure the accuracy of revenue and profit recognition following accounting standards.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial support, focusing on developing and automating Management Information (MI) reporting for efficiency.
• Assist project teams in preparing for monthly program reviews.
• Participate in presentations and discussions at internal and external financial and project meetings as needed.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Finance Business Partner:

• Be minimum part-qualified with significant experience applying QBE principles to finance.
• Have Finance Business Partnering experience.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to present complex financial information to audiences at all levels within the business.
• Proficient MS Office Suite skills with strength in Excel modelling for financial analysis and forecasting.
• Take a proactive approach to problem-solving and identifying solutions that optimise financial outcomes.

Please note: Due to the nature of work, this role requires a security clearance to access classified information. As part of the application process, successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK and undergo government security checks.
If your skills and experience match this Finance Business Partner opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to (url removed)