Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst - Functional Business Partnering Function: Finance Duration: Permanent Hours: Full time 37 hrs Location(s): Harlow or Glenrothes/Hybrid with 1 or 2 days a week on site. Security Clearance Requirements: SC Eligible Raytheon UK At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, 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 whilst 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. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world. About the role: A key role supporting the Head of Finance - Operations to deliver business advice and coordinated management of functions, capital and opex investment. It will directly impact the profitability and competitiveness of the organisation and cuts across all functions and business, offering a wide exposure to senior leaders on both tactical and strategic issues. Responsibilities: Functional Business Partnering: Owning Business Partnering relationships with senior leaders and complex functions Functional headcount, utilisation and overhead forecasting & reporting to support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP), LRP, AOP and monthly cycles. Transform & standardise forecasting & reporting across the whole business Owning the functional plans/forecasts, driving performance versus annual plan/forecast and cost optimisation Prepping for and supporting the monthly SLT Rates Review Boards for all rate decks Drive interlock between functions and the business. Embed tactical workload forecasting into budgets and forecasts Supporting functional leads to create, manage, and monitor functional dashboards/metrics, service level agreements (SLAs) and service catalogues, to drive efficiency and operational performance Supporting Manufacturing operational planning by acting as the conduit for PM, BD and Ops teams. For example, linking sales/unit plans to touch and support hours, machine hours, supply chain, etc, to drive business growth, efficiency, and operational performance Supporting functional leads to create and manage zero based budgets and new and robust finance governance processes Inputting into the Risk and Opportunities register for rates Supporting Business Restructuring and Indirect Cost Optimisation Projects Supporting the implementation of new Finance Systems and associated processes as it relates to functional forecasting and rates Capex & Change: Support the consolidated capital and change forecast, driving performance versus annual plan/forecast Drive maximum ROI out of capex and change projects. Track benefit realisation of capex and change projects Supporting UK forecast for capitalisation of assets and the depreciation forecast aligned to the latest forecast capitalisation plan. Creating functional business cases and AR generation (inc. but not limited to Capex, Change and M&S), basis of estimate and make v buy Supporting the monthly SLT Investment Review Boards covering capex and change projects (AR spend v plan v approved AR, etc). Collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure all deliverables are met Supporting SLT AR Gate Reviews and approvals for UK and RCL. Reporting on and chasing actions and approvals progress Supporting AOP and LRP prioritisation process/meetings Supporting UK SLT reviews for material capex and change projects Inputting into the Risk and Opportunities register for investments Candidate Requirements: A University degree or equivalent CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent) part qualified Relevant years' experience in finance roles Excellent presentational skills. Comfortable with data and detail but having the ability to extract high level messages. Experience of presenting to senior audiences Ability to work on concurrent issues/problems with multiple senior stakeholders and sources of information, both internal and external, under time pressure. Being able to prioritise effectively and having an agile mindset Experience of working collaboratively within teams Excellent planning skills Strong communicator and networker with a thirst for understanding the business model, providing meaningful and actionable insight, critical thinking and an ability to think differently about existing problems. Previous experience of dealing one-to-one with both senior and external stakeholders and building relationships Ability to solve issues, and deliver effective outcomes Strong analytical and strategic thinking skillsets Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff Excellent systems skills, including SAP and Microsoft Office Working in a programme environment / knowledge of accounting for long term contracts Negotiation experience and being an effective influencer Creative and entrepreneurial, providing innovative solutions that drive value to the business Experience of working in a matrix organisation Understanding of Project reporting including EACs & EVMS Benefits and Work Culture Benefits Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary) 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst - Functional Business Partnering Function: Finance Duration: Permanent Hours: Full time 37 hrs Location(s): Harlow or Glenrothes/Hybrid with 1 or 2 days a week on site. Security Clearance Requirements: SC Eligible Raytheon UK At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, 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 whilst 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. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world. About the role: A key role supporting the Head of Finance - Operations to deliver business advice and coordinated management of functions, capital and opex investment. It will directly impact the profitability and competitiveness of the organisation and cuts across all functions and business, offering a wide exposure to senior leaders on both tactical and strategic issues. Responsibilities: Functional Business Partnering: Owning Business Partnering relationships with senior leaders and complex functions Functional headcount, utilisation and overhead forecasting & reporting to support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP), LRP, AOP and monthly cycles. Transform & standardise forecasting & reporting across the whole business Owning the functional plans/forecasts, driving performance versus annual plan/forecast and cost optimisation Prepping for and supporting the monthly SLT Rates Review Boards for all rate decks Drive interlock between functions and the business. Embed tactical workload forecasting into budgets and forecasts Supporting functional leads to create, manage, and monitor functional dashboards/metrics, service level agreements (SLAs) and service catalogues, to drive efficiency and operational performance Supporting Manufacturing operational planning by acting as the conduit for PM, BD and Ops teams. For example, linking sales/unit plans to touch and support hours, machine hours, supply chain, etc, to drive business growth, efficiency, and operational performance Supporting functional leads to create and manage zero based budgets and new and robust finance governance processes Inputting into the Risk and Opportunities register for rates Supporting Business Restructuring and Indirect Cost Optimisation Projects Supporting the implementation of new Finance Systems and associated processes as it relates to functional forecasting and rates Capex & Change: Support the consolidated capital and change forecast, driving performance versus annual plan/forecast Drive maximum ROI out of capex and change projects. Track benefit realisation of capex and change projects Supporting UK forecast for capitalisation of assets and the depreciation forecast aligned to the latest forecast capitalisation plan. Creating functional business cases and AR generation (inc. but not limited to Capex, Change and M&S), basis of estimate and make v buy Supporting the monthly SLT Investment Review Boards covering capex and change projects (AR spend v plan v approved AR, etc). Collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure all deliverables are met Supporting SLT AR Gate Reviews and approvals for UK and RCL. Reporting on and chasing actions and approvals progress Supporting AOP and LRP prioritisation process/meetings Supporting UK SLT reviews for material capex and change projects Inputting into the Risk and Opportunities register for investments Candidate Requirements: A University degree or equivalent CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent) part qualified Relevant years' experience in finance roles Excellent presentational skills. Comfortable with data and detail but having the ability to extract high level messages. Experience of presenting to senior audiences Ability to work on concurrent issues/problems with multiple senior stakeholders and sources of information, both internal and external, under time pressure. Being able to prioritise effectively and having an agile mindset Experience of working collaboratively within teams Excellent planning skills Strong communicator and networker with a thirst for understanding the business model, providing meaningful and actionable insight, critical thinking and an ability to think differently about existing problems. Previous experience of dealing one-to-one with both senior and external stakeholders and building relationships Ability to solve issues, and deliver effective outcomes Strong analytical and strategic thinking skillsets Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff Excellent systems skills, including SAP and Microsoft Office Working in a programme environment / knowledge of accounting for long term contracts Negotiation experience and being an effective influencer Creative and entrepreneurial, providing innovative solutions that drive value to the business Experience of working in a matrix organisation Understanding of Project reporting including EACs & EVMS Benefits and Work Culture Benefits Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary) 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Title: Head of Commercial Finance Location: Warwickshire Reports to: CFO Job Purpose The Head of Commercial Finance will lead the Commercial Finance and FP&A functions, driving performance through financial insight, strategic analysis, and strong business partnering. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, the role ensures delivery of sustainable growth, profit improvement, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Role Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Partner with the CFO and Executive Team to shape and deliver strategic plans through data-driven financial insight. Translate commercial and operational performance into clear financial outcomes and recommended actions. Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles. Support evaluation of new initiatives, pricing, investment cases, and ROI analysis. Challenge and influence senior stakeholders to drive profitable growth and margin improvement. Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management: Own the end-to-end FP&A process, producing timely and insightful reporting, variance analysis, and performance reviews. Drive understanding of business performance through KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics. Oversee commercial performance across product lines, customer segments, and key accounts. Build forecasting and scenario models to support strategic planning and risk management. Work closely with operational and commercial teams to identify efficiencies, revenue opportunities, and process improvements. Business Partnering: Act as the primary finance partner for Operations, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and other functions. Provide robust commercial challenge to ensure decisions are grounded in sound financial rationale. Support negotiations, supplier evaluations, and customer propositions with strong financial input. Present insights clearly and confidently to the Executive Team and investors. Governance, Risk & Control: Maintain strong financial governance across commercial activity. Ensure risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated. Support board reporting, investor updates, and audit requirements. Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing team of Finance Business Partners and Analysts. Foster a culture of curiosity, commercial thinking, and continuous improvement. Build strong cross-functional relationships to position finance as a proactive and valued partner. Key relationships: CFO, CEO, Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team, and functional heads. External interactions: investors, auditors, suppliers, and key customers (as required). Person Specification: Qualifications & Experience ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified. Proven leadership experience within commercial finance or FP&A. Strong track record of influencing senior leadership and delivering demonstrable performance improvement. Extensive experience in financial modelling, pricing, forecasting, and investment appraisal. Experience within investor-backed environments preferred. Strong systems capability and advanced Excel modelling skills. Skills & Attributes: High commercial acumen with the ability to turn data into meaningful insight. Strategic thinker able to influence and challenge effectively at all levels. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and accuracy. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply immediately.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Head of Commercial Finance Location: Warwickshire Reports to: CFO Job Purpose The Head of Commercial Finance will lead the Commercial Finance and FP&A functions, driving performance through financial insight, strategic analysis, and strong business partnering. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, the role ensures delivery of sustainable growth, profit improvement, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Role Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Partner with the CFO and Executive Team to shape and deliver strategic plans through data-driven financial insight. Translate commercial and operational performance into clear financial outcomes and recommended actions. Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles. Support evaluation of new initiatives, pricing, investment cases, and ROI analysis. Challenge and influence senior stakeholders to drive profitable growth and margin improvement. Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management: Own the end-to-end FP&A process, producing timely and insightful reporting, variance analysis, and performance reviews. Drive understanding of business performance through KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics. Oversee commercial performance across product lines, customer segments, and key accounts. Build forecasting and scenario models to support strategic planning and risk management. Work closely with operational and commercial teams to identify efficiencies, revenue opportunities, and process improvements. Business Partnering: Act as the primary finance partner for Operations, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and other functions. Provide robust commercial challenge to ensure decisions are grounded in sound financial rationale. Support negotiations, supplier evaluations, and customer propositions with strong financial input. Present insights clearly and confidently to the Executive Team and investors. Governance, Risk & Control: Maintain strong financial governance across commercial activity. Ensure risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated. Support board reporting, investor updates, and audit requirements. Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing team of Finance Business Partners and Analysts. Foster a culture of curiosity, commercial thinking, and continuous improvement. Build strong cross-functional relationships to position finance as a proactive and valued partner. Key relationships: CFO, CEO, Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team, and functional heads. External interactions: investors, auditors, suppliers, and key customers (as required). Person Specification: Qualifications & Experience ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified. Proven leadership experience within commercial finance or FP&A. Strong track record of influencing senior leadership and delivering demonstrable performance improvement. Extensive experience in financial modelling, pricing, forecasting, and investment appraisal. Experience within investor-backed environments preferred. Strong systems capability and advanced Excel modelling skills. Skills & Attributes: High commercial acumen with the ability to turn data into meaningful insight. Strategic thinker able to influence and challenge effectively at all levels. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and accuracy. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply immediately.
Financial Strategy Analyst Manchester (Hybrid 1 day a week in the office, usually Wednesday) Up to £55,000 + Bonus Join WEX Europe Fleet Services as a Financial Strategy Analyst and play a visible, high-impact role shaping financial decision-making across our business. We re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can see beyond the spreadsheets someone who thrives on turning complex data into clear insights that drive strategic decisions. If you enjoy building models, analysing trends, and partnering with teams across the business to shape the future, this is your opportunity. Why join us? At WEX, you ll work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-visibility role where your insights genuinely shape decision-making. You won t just be reporting the numbers you ll be driving the conversation, influencing strategic projects, and working with leaders across the business. Competitive salary £50,000 £55,000 Annual bonus (STIP) Hybrid working (only 1 day a week in the office) Opportunity to work on high-impact projects (2 3 per week) Collaborative culture with strong support for growth and development 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more) Industry-leading pension Life assurance & income protection Access to our employee wellbeing and perks platform No evenings or weekends just a healthy work-life balance Key Responsibilities if the Financial Strategy Analyst: Develop and enhance financial models to support strategic projects and commercial opportunities. Deliver insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Support budgeting and forecasting, working closely with cross-functional teams. Lead variance analysis to explain performance drivers and identify trends. Produce the monthly business review pack with data-driven insights. Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to evaluate performance and influence decision-making. Drive process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and data integrity. What we re looking for: A qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and commercial insight. Advanced Excel and modelling skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modelling). Strong analytical thinker with a commercial mindset able to turn numbers into strategy. Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting complex data to non-finance audiences. Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment. Experience in fleet services, energy, or financial services is a bonus. Knowledge of ERP/financial systems (Oracle, Business Objects, Peoplesoft) desirable. What s Next? Apply now to become a key voice in shaping WEX s financial strategy.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Financial Strategy Analyst Manchester (Hybrid 1 day a week in the office, usually Wednesday) Up to £55,000 + Bonus Join WEX Europe Fleet Services as a Financial Strategy Analyst and play a visible, high-impact role shaping financial decision-making across our business. We re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can see beyond the spreadsheets someone who thrives on turning complex data into clear insights that drive strategic decisions. If you enjoy building models, analysing trends, and partnering with teams across the business to shape the future, this is your opportunity. Why join us? At WEX, you ll work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-visibility role where your insights genuinely shape decision-making. You won t just be reporting the numbers you ll be driving the conversation, influencing strategic projects, and working with leaders across the business. Competitive salary £50,000 £55,000 Annual bonus (STIP) Hybrid working (only 1 day a week in the office) Opportunity to work on high-impact projects (2 3 per week) Collaborative culture with strong support for growth and development 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more) Industry-leading pension Life assurance & income protection Access to our employee wellbeing and perks platform No evenings or weekends just a healthy work-life balance Key Responsibilities if the Financial Strategy Analyst: Develop and enhance financial models to support strategic projects and commercial opportunities. Deliver insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Support budgeting and forecasting, working closely with cross-functional teams. Lead variance analysis to explain performance drivers and identify trends. Produce the monthly business review pack with data-driven insights. Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to evaluate performance and influence decision-making. Drive process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and data integrity. What we re looking for: A qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and commercial insight. Advanced Excel and modelling skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modelling). Strong analytical thinker with a commercial mindset able to turn numbers into strategy. Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting complex data to non-finance audiences. Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment. Experience in fleet services, energy, or financial services is a bonus. Knowledge of ERP/financial systems (Oracle, Business Objects, Peoplesoft) desirable. What s Next? Apply now to become a key voice in shaping WEX s financial strategy.
Financial Strategy Analyst Manchester (Hybrid 1 day a week in the office, usually Wednesday) Up to £55,000 + Bonus Join WEX Europe Fleet Services as a Financial Strategy Analyst and play a visible, high-impact role shaping financial decision-making across our business. We re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can see beyond the spreadsheets someone who thrives on turning complex data into clear insights that drive strategic decisions. If you enjoy building models, analysing trends, and partnering with teams across the business to shape the future, this is your opportunity. Why join us? At WEX, you ll work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-visibility role where your insights genuinely shape decision-making. You won t just be reporting the numbers you ll be driving the conversation, influencing strategic projects, and working with leaders across the business. Competitive salary £50,000 £55,000 Annual bonus (STIP) Hybrid working (only 1 day a week in the office) Opportunity to work on high-impact projects (2 3 per week) Collaborative culture with strong support for growth and development 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more) Industry-leading pension Life assurance & income protection Access to our employee wellbeing and perks platform No evenings or weekends just a healthy work-life balance Key Responsibilities if the Financial Strategy Analyst: Develop and enhance financial models to support strategic projects and commercial opportunities. Deliver insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Support budgeting and forecasting, working closely with cross-functional teams. Lead variance analysis to explain performance drivers and identify trends. Produce the monthly business review pack with data-driven insights. Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to evaluate performance and influence decision-making. Drive process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and data integrity. What we re looking for: A qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and commercial insight. Advanced Excel and modelling skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modelling). Strong analytical thinker with a commercial mindset able to turn numbers into strategy. Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting complex data to non-finance audiences. Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment. Experience in fleet services, energy, or financial services is a bonus. Knowledge of ERP/financial systems (Oracle, Business Objects, Peoplesoft) desirable. What s Next? Apply now to become a key voice in shaping WEX s financial strategy.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Financial Strategy Analyst Manchester (Hybrid 1 day a week in the office, usually Wednesday) Up to £55,000 + Bonus Join WEX Europe Fleet Services as a Financial Strategy Analyst and play a visible, high-impact role shaping financial decision-making across our business. We re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can see beyond the spreadsheets someone who thrives on turning complex data into clear insights that drive strategic decisions. If you enjoy building models, analysing trends, and partnering with teams across the business to shape the future, this is your opportunity. Why join us? At WEX, you ll work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-visibility role where your insights genuinely shape decision-making. You won t just be reporting the numbers you ll be driving the conversation, influencing strategic projects, and working with leaders across the business. Competitive salary £50,000 £55,000 Annual bonus (STIP) Hybrid working (only 1 day a week in the office) Opportunity to work on high-impact projects (2 3 per week) Collaborative culture with strong support for growth and development 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more) Industry-leading pension Life assurance & income protection Access to our employee wellbeing and perks platform No evenings or weekends just a healthy work-life balance Key Responsibilities if the Financial Strategy Analyst: Develop and enhance financial models to support strategic projects and commercial opportunities. Deliver insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Support budgeting and forecasting, working closely with cross-functional teams. Lead variance analysis to explain performance drivers and identify trends. Produce the monthly business review pack with data-driven insights. Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to evaluate performance and influence decision-making. Drive process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and data integrity. What we re looking for: A qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and commercial insight. Advanced Excel and modelling skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modelling). Strong analytical thinker with a commercial mindset able to turn numbers into strategy. Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting complex data to non-finance audiences. Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment. Experience in fleet services, energy, or financial services is a bonus. Knowledge of ERP/financial systems (Oracle, Business Objects, Peoplesoft) desirable. What s Next? Apply now to become a key voice in shaping WEX s financial strategy.
