Senior Finance Analyst

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  • Negotiable
  • Harlow, England
  • Permanent


Senior Finance Analyst

Our client, in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a renowned organisation dedicated to advancing national security.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the Head of Finance - Operations in delivering business advice and managing rates and government accounting
  • Developing and calculating costing, pricing overhead, G&A rates, and average labour rates
  • Collaborating with Business Programme Finance to maximise recoverability of R&D and bid costs
  • Creating recovery forecasts, budgets, and what-if rates scenarios
  • Maintaining COGNOS functional forecast models and PowerBI dashboards
  • Ensuring compliance with Defence Reform Act and Federal Acquisition Requirements
  • Managing relationships with CAAS, SSRO, and DCMA
  • Leading reporting, audit responses, and consultation submissions

Job Requirements:

  • CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified
  • Experience in finance roles within the defence or security sector
  • Excellent presentational skills with the ability to convey high-level messages from detailed data
  • Strong communication and networking skills
  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Experience working in a matrix organisation

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package


If you are an experienced finance professional with experience within defence and security, we would love to hear from you.

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