Lockheed Martin
Project Control Manager
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Project Finance & Controls Manager
Helensburgh, Argyle & Bute, Scotland, UK
£65,000 - £81,000 + competitive benefits + bonus + BUPA
37.5 hours p/week predominantly on site + 4 day work week option
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility.
Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK.
We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.
Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence.
This work provides resilient, high‑performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.
Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high‑skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long‑term economic growth.
Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.
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The Role
This Project Finance & Controls Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile programme within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting the delivery of complex and strategically important projects.
The position provides broad exposure across programme finance, operational controls, customer engagement, and performance management, while working alongside experienced stakeholders across Finance, PMO, and Programme teams.
The Project Finance & Controls Manager will be responsible for Finance Business Operational Control within a new programme.
The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of contract obligations, financial reporting, and programme performance management within complex project environments.
The role will interface regularly with the customer, supporting the effective management of billing activities, CDRLs, KPIs, proposals, amendments, and wider programme financial controls.
Responsibilities will also include supporting Earned Value Management (EVM), financial performance reporting, forecasting, and operational control activities across NSS and Space programmes, working closely with the PMO and wider programme teams to drive successful delivery and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage programme billing activities and support accurate and timely financial reporting
- Support customer change management activities, including pricing analysis and proposal support
- Manage and maintain the Customer Finance Model (CFM)
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and programme performance analysis
- Monitor and track programme KPIs and financial metrics
- Support forecasting and financial planning activities across the programme lifecycle
- Track programme rates and support financial variance analysis
- Support hedging activities and associated financial controls
- Work collaboratively with PMO, Finance, and Programme teams to support operational and commercial objectives
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Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills
- Advanced MS Office capability, particularly within Excel
- Experience in financial control, forecasting, and performance reporting within complex programme environments
- Contract and sub-contract management experience
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Experience in project cost control and programme performance reporting
- Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and customer-facing environments
Desired Skills
- Defence and Space industry experience
- Experience working directly with customers and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of standard costing methodologies
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years of professional experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree. Considered an emerging authority.
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 02392 415270.
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