About the role
Job Title: Lead Finance Business Partner
Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Role ID: SF76048
Shape the financial strategy behind projects that help create a safe and secure world
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Lead Finance Business Partner at our Bristol site, near Bristol, Gloucestershire.
The role
As a Lead Finance Business Partner, you'll play a critical leadership role within our Mission Technologies business, partnering with senior leaders on complex programmes and business activities that support the defence, aerospace and engineering sectors. This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, drive business performance and lead a high-performing finance team, while contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact on national capability and security.
Working closely with Operational Directors, Programme Managers and senior stakeholders, you'll provide expert financial insight, identify risks and opportunities, and help shape the long-term success of a diverse portfolio of programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to combine commercial influence, leadership and strategic thinking in a purpose-driven organisation.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:
Lead the provision of financial support and insight to programme and operational leadership teams.
Drive forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning activities across a portfolio of programmes and contracts.
Partner with senior stakeholders to challenge assumptions, improve performance and support decision-making.
Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reporting, forecasts, and performance commentary to senior management.
Identify financial risks and opportunities while driving margin improvement, profitability, and cash performance initiatives.
This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office and days working from home.
Essential experience of the Lead Finance Business Partner
Significant experience in a Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance l…
