Finance Officer - Cost Control

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience 

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Up to 15 additional days flexi leave
• Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role you will work 2-3 days per week on-site.

The opportunity:

MBDA are recruiting for a Finance Officer to work within the Cost Control team, to provide financial support to the Technology & Performance, and Information Management functions.

This role is to be an integral part of the Cost Control team, providing timely and accurate financial information and support, whilst acting as a key business partner for the T&P teams. As such, this role will allow you to demonstrate your ability to proactively manage aspects of Cost Controlling, and gain, or build, on your experience of working in a world leading multi-national company.

What we're looking for from you:

• AAT qualification or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred, but not essential
• Intermediate level Excel user, comfortable with manipulating data
• Proficiency in using and understanding Enterprise Finance systems such as SAP, BPC, SAC etc. would be beneficial 
• Ability to build strong working relationships with non-Finance teams, across different nationalities – cultural awareness and French or Italian language skills are a bonus
• Desire and enthusiasm to learn and to develop skills
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal direction

What's in it for you?

• Experience a unique role working in a multi-national Finance team, alongside the UK Cost Control team, supporting multi-national business functions
• Exciting opportunity to add value in an interesting and evolving area of the business
• Excellent learning and development opportunities within the role

The Role

• Business partnering to the Technology & Performance function within the UK, including monitoring of labour bookings and control of discretionary spending
• Month end close and reporting activities
• Provide support in the Cost Control of the IM function, both operational and capital expenditure
• Support the preparation of multi-year business plan and annual budgets
• Support to the wider team in activities including process improvements
• Ensuring data integrity in financial tools

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.