Manpower UK
Financial Analyst Senior - 19486BR
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Senior Finance Analyst with EVM experience to support strategic decision-making through financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and end positioning accounting.
About the Company
My client is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training, and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The LMUK business, a leading provider of systems engineering, software development, and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil, and commercial markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Control
- Manage programme budgets and maintain the baseline budget throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Update forecasts as new work packages or programme elements are introduced.
- Track actual spend against budget and forecast.
- Calculate and explain variances.
- Monitor and manage Estimate at Completion (EAC).
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Forecasting & Financial Analysis
- Produce monthly forecasts for:
- Sales
- EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Tax)
- Cash flow
- Perform:
- Scenario analysis
- Sensitivity analysis
- Variance analysis
- Support annual planning and Long Range Planning (LRP) cycles.
- Produce monthly forecasts for:
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Risk Management
- Support monthly programme risk reviews.
- Quantify financial risks and opportunities.
- Identify potential cost overruns and mitigation actions.
- Escalate significant financial issues appropriately.
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Business Partnering
- Act as the finance lead for Programme Managers.
- Provide financial guidance and challenge where required.
- Help programme teams understand financial implications of decisions.
- Document assumptions and ensure financial transparency.
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Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Present financial performance at:
- Internal Programme Reviews (IPRs)
- Monthly Programme Reviews (MPRs)
- Contract Status Reviews (CSRs)
- Prepare ad hoc analysis for senior leadership.
- Communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Present financial performance at:
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- Governance & Compliance
- Ensure financial controls and processes are followed.
- Maintain audit trails and data integrity.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with company and contractual requirements.
Key Skills They Are Looking For
Technical
- Budget management
- Forecasting
- EAC calculations
- Variance analysis
- Excel (advanced)
- Financial modelling
- Risk analysis
- Management accounting
Behavioural
- Stakeholder management
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Ability to explain complex financial issues simply
- Confidence working with senior managers
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