Finance Business Partner – Maternity Cover (until March 2026)
Location: Farnborough
Pay: £29.59 per hour PAYE
Industry: Leading Aerospace & Defence Company
Are you a qualified accountant looking to make an impact in a dynamic, high-profile organisation? We’re seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a leading Aerospace & Defence company on a maternity cover contract running until March 2026.
In this role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, budget owners, and the finance leadership team to deliver high-quality financial insight, analysis, and decision support. Acting as a trusted partner, you will provide proactive financial guidance to drive accountability, enable informed decisions, and support the delivery of key strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:-
Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, challenge, and support.
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Deliver monthly reporting and variance analysis with clear, actionable commentary.
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Support annual budget setting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
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Build and maintain robust financial models, forecasts, and business cases.
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Provide cost analysis and guidance to cost centre owners.
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Prepare management reporting packs and contribute to Board-level reporting.
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Drive process improvements and support system enhancements (D365).
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Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent).
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Strong business partnering experience with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
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Skilled in financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting.
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Confident communicator, able to simplify complex financial information for non-finance audiences.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel user, with experience of MS Suite; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics an advantage.
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Analytical, detail-focused, and comfortable working with large data sets.
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£29.59 per hour PAYE.
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Maternity cover contract until March 2026.
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Opportunity to join a market-leading Aerospace & Defence organisation.
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A collaborative role where you’ll have real influence in shaping financial decisions.