Hybrid working pattern: 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,

Business partnering senior business leaders acting as counsel, challenge and decision support to ensure targets are met.

Co-ordination of functional business planning and budgeting activities as part of the wider Natco planning process

Providing functional reporting to senior finance and operational leaders

Consolidating functional headcount and strategic manning

Support any functional CAPEX evaluation and planning

Work on ad-hoc analysis and/or projects supporting Programmes and internal to finance

Identifying opportunities to simplify and improve internal finance processes and standardise reporting

Taking part in month end close process

Cash flow forecasting for "central" items ie: payroll, CAPEX etc, 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…

Fully qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Intermediate level Excel user comfortable with manipulating data

Self-starter, able to work with minimal direction

Proven expertise in building and maintaining robust financial models and interrogating data

Ability to build strong and productive working relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues, whilst maintaining independence and integrity.

Experience of presenting/discussing financial data with non-financial stakeholders.

Ability to challenge the business to make effective decisions whilst being cost-conscious.

Proficiency in using and understanding Enterprise Finance systems such as SAP, BPC, SAC etc would be beneficial

Experience of working in a team spread across several locations and a willingness to travel occasionally is desirable.

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., MBDA are recruiting for a finance professional play a key role in our Cost Control team partnering with the Programmes Directorate. This is more than a core finance role. You will be part of a team applying rigorous financial control to the Programmes Cost Base, which involves partnering with senior functional managers, co-ordinating financial planning activities in support of the annual budget and longer term business planning cycles and maintaining and improving best practices as part of a high performing finance team., We're proud to be a nationally recognised employer at MBDA. We have received a range of employer awards including Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022; Gold awards from Investors in People, the 5% Club, and Armed Forces Covenant. We are also currently ranked #1 in the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league table, as well as #1 for Manufacturing.

Salary: Circa £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience

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%

Annual salary review

Paid overtime

Up to 15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)

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, This increases to 26 days after 10 years of service and 27 days after 30 years. You can enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll., We recognise that having or adopting a child is a significant life event for our employees and as a family friendly employer we offer a range of enhanced family leave provisions to support employees before, during and after a period of leave.