Your impact We have a great opportunity for a Financial Controller to provide leadership, management, consolidation and reporting activities for the UK entity and its divisions. Job Description The Financial Controller will work directly for the VP Financial Control & Group Reporting and provide strategic planning, financial reporting, advice and support to the Divisional/functional finance leads/teams to support all reporting requirements. This role will own and maintain the governance of our reporting systems, ensuring all financial reporting demands are understood to support our monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting requirements. The controller will also ensure that the data underpinning management, group or statutory reporting is coherent, robust and validated.

Manage the requirements of the annual 5‑year Integrated Business Plan process and ensure all requirements and activities are aligned and understood. Own and support the delivery of a number of Divisional P&L and Balance Sheets. Lead and develop a team to support these requirements, ensuring developmental needs and succession planning are maintained, and play a pivotal role with the transformation team to shape future business system requirements as reporting needs evolve. Ensure compliance with internal and external financial policies and currently adopted accounting standards. Validate that all information being reported is consistent across stakeholder groups. Have full accountability for the financial input to maintain and control the Divisions P&L and Balance Sheets under your control. Provide the strategic plan and annual budget prior to VP Finance and CFO review, including financial scenario planning, influencing and challenging other finance teams to deliver a robust plan. Support the Finance transformation team with reporting delivery activity. Challenge senior leadership and line‑of‑business finance teams, providing recommendations and feedback as required. Implement continual process improvements to use resources more efficiently and effectively. Lead the financial education of non‑finance staff within each functional area, ensuring appropriate financial awareness and sound decision‑making. Maintain business governance & compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, Leonardo Directives and Leonardo Ltd Finance Policies Manual. Provide other third‑party reporting to support external audits, compliance and legislation. Handle ad‑hoc requests as demanded by the VP Reporting & Control.

What You’ll Bring We are seeking a fully qualified accountant with strong technical capability and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will bring:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and build effective partnerships across multidisciplinary teams. Experience in project or contract accounting (preferred). Strong proficiency in MS Excel, with SAP experience highly desirable. A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to work. The ability to adapt and re‑prioritise to meet key deadlines. A commitment to producing high‑quality, accurate work and providing reliable support to stakeholders. An enthusiastic and motivated attitude, with a genuine interest in working within a complex, multi‑divisional organisation.

This is a full‑time position, with the option for custom working, including some flexibility to work from home depending on business needs. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development and work‑life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge – enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year. Secure your Future – benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters – free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance – all employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning – free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend – receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working – flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part‑time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide, including 8,500 across nine sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team – they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger – apply now! Primary Location GB – Basildon Additional Locations GB – Edinburgh, GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300 Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr