Senior Finance Manager – Hybrid

Job Description hackajob is collaborating with Raytheon to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.n About the Rolen Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, Advanced Products, the successful candidate will manage and develop a small team of qualified and part qualified accountants within the business pillars. The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing high quality business partnering and accurate, actionable financial analysis and insight to the business team and to Finance leaders across Raytheon UK and US.n n The individual must have the resilience to work in a pressured environment and will be relied upon to provide proactive strategic input and leadership across the Business Programme Finance team. The individual will ensure compliance with financial governance and policy requirements; monthly business forecasting and reporting; AOP and 5 year plan strategic planning; project accounting (EACs); investment; balance sheet reviews; cash and foreign exchange management.n n Role & Responsibilitiesn n Key ResponsibilitiesnnnAct as the strategic Finance Business Partner to the Business Team and functional leaders, embedding finance at the heart of decision‑makingn nnLead financial management, reporting, and forecasting across key metrics including bookings, sales, profit, cash, budgets, and new business investmentn nnProvide insight by linking programme performance to financial outcomes, shaping business strategy and decisionsn nnSupport development of Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Long‑Range Plans (LRP), ensuring strong functional alignmentn nnSupport new business and Gate Reviews, including pricing, cost estimates, risk and opportunity assessment, FX management, and contract negotiationsn nnOwn investment governance and reporting (AR/CFR/NBI), including approvals, inventory AR monitoring, and burndown planningn nnLead the Estimate at Completion (EAC) process, including complex and high‑profile fixed‑price programmesn nnDeliver clear, timely forecasts and financial insights for senior finance and business leadersn nnLine manage and develop finance team capability, supporting development and succession planningn nnManage UK/US finance stakeholder relationships, ensuring delivery against financial commitmentsn nnAct as the financial conscience of the business, ensuring policy compliance and strong financial controln nnChampion best practice, continuous improvement, and enhanced systems and processesn nnPromote a culture of accuracy, predictability, and value‑add financial analysis across all finance deliverables.nnn n Essential Skills:nnnQualified CIMA / ACCA accountant with experience in defence or complex contracting environmentsn nnStrong finance business partnering across matrix, multi‑function organisationsn nnExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skillsn nnAdvanced financial analysis with strong attention to detailn nnProven ability to resolve complex business and commercial challengesn nnCommercially astute, supporting strategic planning and informed decision‑makingn nnHighly resilient and adaptable in fast‑paced environments with competing prioritiesn nnAble to translate complex data into clear, executive‑level insightsnnn n Desirable Skills:nnnExperience in a programme environment, including accounting for long‑term contracts and Estimate at Completion (EAC)n nnFinancial leadership experience or exposure to leading finance workstreamsn nnStrong systems proficiency, including SAP, Cognos Enterprise Planning & BI, and Power BI.nn…