Senior Finance Analyst - Functional Business Partnering Join to apply for the Senior Finance Analyst - Functional Business Partnering role at De Stroopwafel. Position overviewAt Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. We are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security while investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Role summaryA key role supporting the Head of Finance – Operations to deliver business advice and coordinated management of functions, capital and OPEX investment. This role will directly impact profitability and competitiveness, cutting across all functions and business areas, offering wide exposure to senior leaders on both tactical and strategic issues.

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst – Functional Business Partnering Function: Finance Duration: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37 hrs per week Location: Harlow or Glenrothes – Hybrid with 1–2 days a week on site Security Clearance: SC Eligible

Responsibilities

Own Business Partnering relationships with senior leaders and complex functions Lead functional headcount, utilisation and overhead forecasting & reporting to support Integrated Business Planning (IBP), LRP, AOP and monthly cycles Transform & standardise forecasting & reporting across the business Own functional plans/forecasts, driving performance versus annual plan/forecast and cost optimisation Prepare and support the monthly SLT Rates Review Boards for all rate decks Drive inter‑lock between functions and the business, embedding tactical workload forecasting into budgets and forecasts Support functional leads to create, manage and monitor dashboards/metrics, service level agreements (SLAs) and service catalogues to drive efficiency and operational performance Support manufacturing operational planning by linking sales/unit plans to hours, machine hours, supply chain, etc, to drive growth and performance Support functional leads in creating and managing zero‑based budgets and robust finance governance processes

Input into Risk & Opportunities register for rates Business restructuring and indirect cost optimisation projects Implementation of new finance systems and associated processes relating to functional forecasting and rates

Capex & Change Support consolidated capex and change forecast, driving performance vs. annual plan/forecast Drive maximum ROI of capex and change projects, tracking benefit realisation Support UK capex capitalisation forecast and depreciation forecast alignment Create functional business cases and AR generation (inc. capex, change & M&S), basis of estimate and value buy Support monthly SLT Investment Review Boards covering capex and change projects, ensuring deliverables are met Support SLT AR Gate Reviews & approvals for UK and RCL; report and chase action items Support AOP and LRP prioritisation processes and meetings Support UK SLT reviews for material capex and change projects Input to Risk & Opportunities register for investments Candidate Requirements

A University degree or equivalent CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent) part‑qualified Relevant years of experience in finance roles Excellent presentation skills, comfortable with data and high‑level messaging; experienced in presenting to senior audiences Ability to manage concurrent issues with multiple senior stakeholders under time pressure; agile mindset Collaborative team player with strong planning skills Strong communicator and networker, able to understand business model and provide actionable insight; experience with senior and external stakeholders Analytical and strategic thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication; able to explain financial concepts to non‑financial staff Systems skills – SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel analysis Programme environment experience / knowledge of accounting for long‑term contracts Negotiation and influencing abilities Creative and entrepreneurial mindset, providing innovative solutions that drive value Experience in a matrix organisation Understanding of project reporting, including EACs & EVMS

Benefits and Work Culture

Competitive salaries 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays; option to buy/sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory pension scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary) Life Assurance and pension benefits Flexible benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice options (Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work) Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly policies including maternity, paternity & shared parental leave 37hr working week; early 1.30pm finish Friday; remote, hybrid and site‑based options Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr