Job Title:  Finance Analysis Manager

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:     SF19915

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Finance Analysis Manager at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Finance Analysis Manager, you will become an integral member of a dynamic Finance and Governance function, where you’ll be the Finance Business Partner of choice, delivering safely, responsibly, and sustainably for the benefit of all our stakeholders and in support of the strategic growth of the business to deliver operational advantage.

Day-to-day, you will own the analysis of Group operational P&L and balance sheet performance providing insight into key performance indicators to drive improved results.

This role will work closely and in collaboration with the wider Group Finance team, sector FP&A teams and the Group portfolio office to drive reporting improvements with a focus on realising benefits such as reduced or eliminated waste, increased productivity, improved quality, and automation (where appropriate).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for reporting and analysis across all operating profit metrics and key drivers, incorporating improved KPI monitoring to drive Group performance
• Analyse business metrics to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Oversee the creation of automated reporting that drive efficiency and visibility, including taking the lead on the opportunity to use AI within finance
• Own the financial reporting element of Oracle implementation, working with the sector teams to drive automation and best practice

Essential experience of the Finance Analysis Manager: 

• Strong programme and project management skills, recognised as the expert in Reporting. Called on by senior leaders for advice and guidance across the business
• Strong people, stakeholder and influencing skills, including the ability to operate at a leadership level
• Confident and articulate with well-developed communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Exceptional Business partnering background

Essential qualifications for the Finance Analysis Manager:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough head office with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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