Finance Business Partner

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defence and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title Finance Business Partner

Job Location Bristol

We can offer hybrid working pattern, with time in our offices and your home, to enable a good work-life balance. We do require you to be on-site 60% of the time across the month (3 days per week on average).

Job ID 12463

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 12 UK sites, our team of over 1,400 people deliver unique capabilities across air, land, sea, space and cyber for military, security and commercial customers, worldwide.

L3Harris in Bristol provides enduring, robust and cutting-edge Platform Management Systems (PMS) for both the UK Royal Navy sub-surface and surface fleets, notably current Astute submarine and Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers, in-build Type 26 and Type 31 frigates this skill set also extends into cruise liners and super-yachts in the commercial marine market.

A few of our employee benefits

• 1pm finish every Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support

What the role will involve

This role is expected to provide critical thinking support with strong assessment of risks, opportunities and actions needed to achieve business plans.Additionally, direct financial support for key programs, program management and other partners will be a significant responsibility.

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Tasks are performed in conjunction with program managers and functional managers
• Generate financial reporting packages and provide counsel to program managers on variances
• Baseline development and maintenance, performance management and estimate at complete development and analysis
• Implement, monitor, report and analyse program budget and/or schedule
• Perform earned value management including implementation, maintenance, reporting and analysis
• Organise cost and/or schedule date for monthly program reviews
• Prepare and monitor funding plans labour and subcontract/material/ODC forecast plans
• Complete analyse date for monthly forecast review including orders, sales, operating income and cash
• Prepare ETC / EAC estimates from program staff input
• Participate in presentations and group discussions at internal and external financial/schedule meetings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the organisation to maintain a positive and productive work environment

What youll bring

The role of Finance Business Partner requires the following experience and skills:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACMA etc)
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of hands-on application of Sage Accounting software or other ERP systems
• Experience with Hyperion SmartView and Cognos reporting tools
• Strong sense of initiative and independence, with an ability to navigate multiple priorities in a tight deadline, high volume environment
• Strong business partnering, interpersonal and leadership skills required
• Ability to communicate complex financial data and concepts to both financial and non-financial leaders
• Adept at using logic and reasoning to work through problems and analyse information
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organised
• Experience with earned value management

Important to know

Please note: Applications will be reviewed w/c 22nd July 2024

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join L3Harris.

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