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Job Title – Finance Business Partner (Maritime UK)

Job Location – Bristol, UK

Job ID – 18796

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Bristol/Burgess Hill/Barrow provides warship automation systems through control and simulation solutions that are in service on Albion Class Landing Platform Docks and Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers. More systems are being developed and delivered for Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates.

This role is expected to provide critical thinking support with strong assessment of risks, opportunities and actions needed to achieve business plans. Additionally, direct financial support for key programs, program management and other partners will be a significant responsibility.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Hybrid working where possible – Please note, the business expectation is to be onsite 60% over a one-month period (3 days per week)
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days 
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x) 
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support 

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Tasks are performed in conjunction with program managers and functional managers
• Generate financial reporting packages and provide counsel to program managers on variances
• Baseline development and maintenance, performance management and estimate at complete development and analysis
• Implement, monitor, report and analyse program budget and / or schedule
• Perform earned value management including implementation, maintenance, reporting and analysis
• Organise cost and / or schedule date for monthly program reviews
• Prepare and monitor funding plans labour and subcontract / material / ODC forecast plans
• Complete analyse date for monthly forecast review including orders, sales, operating income and cash
• Prepare ETC / EAC estimates from program staff input
• Participate in presentations and group discussions at internal and external financial / schedule meetings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the organisation to maintain a positive and productive work environment

What you’ll bring 

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• In depth knowledge and experience in utilising business principles, concepts, practices and standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with earned value management
• Ability to work in a team environment and embrace diversity contributions
• Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative
• Advance MS Office Suite skills include excel modelling

​​​​​​​Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.