Senior Financial Analyst
CV-LibraryHarlow, EssexpermanentPosted: 31 August 2026
Apply NowSenior Finance Analyst – Defence- Circa £60k plus excellent benefits package.
Your numbers. Their decisions. Real impact.
Ready to take your finance career into a role where your analysis genuinely matters?
We're looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join a high-profile Programme within a leading Defence organisation. You'll work closely with Programme Managers and senior stakeholders, turning financial data into insight that shapes decisions, performance and future strategy.
What you'll be doing
* Act as a key finance business partner to programme leadership.
* Lead forecasting, EACs, AOP and 5-year planning.
* Analyse programme performance, risks and opportunities.
* Support project accounting, cash management and balance sheet reviews.
* Provide financial insight for investment, pricing and new business decisions.
* Champion financial accuracy, governance and continuous improvement.
What you'll bring
* CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, or a finalist.
* Strong project accounting and business partnering experience.
* Background in Defence, Aerospace or complex contracting.
* Excellent analytical and communication skills.
* A proactive, inquisitive approach with strong attention to detail.
* SAP, Power BI and advanced Excel experience would be a bonus.
Why this role?
🚀 Work on high-profile, mission-critical defence programmes
📊 Influence decisions at programme and business level
🤝 Partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation
📈 Excellent opportunity for career development
🏡 Hybrid working – Harlow, Essex
Security Clearance: You'll need to be eligible and willing to obtain SC clearance.
Ready to make your numbers count?
Apply now and take your next step into a role where finance is at the heart of major defence programmes. Please call Victoria at Copello on (phone number removed)
Your numbers. Their decisions. Real impact.
Ready to take your finance career into a role where your analysis genuinely matters?
We're looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join a high-profile Programme within a leading Defence organisation. You'll work closely with Programme Managers and senior stakeholders, turning financial data into insight that shapes decisions, performance and future strategy.
What you'll be doing
* Act as a key finance business partner to programme leadership.
* Lead forecasting, EACs, AOP and 5-year planning.
* Analyse programme performance, risks and opportunities.
* Support project accounting, cash management and balance sheet reviews.
* Provide financial insight for investment, pricing and new business decisions.
* Champion financial accuracy, governance and continuous improvement.
What you'll bring
* CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, or a finalist.
* Strong project accounting and business partnering experience.
* Background in Defence, Aerospace or complex contracting.
* Excellent analytical and communication skills.
* A proactive, inquisitive approach with strong attention to detail.
* SAP, Power BI and advanced Excel experience would be a bonus.
Why this role?
🚀 Work on high-profile, mission-critical defence programmes
📊 Influence decisions at programme and business level
🤝 Partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation
📈 Excellent opportunity for career development
🏡 Hybrid working – Harlow, Essex
Security Clearance: You'll need to be eligible and willing to obtain SC clearance.
Ready to make your numbers count?
Apply now and take your next step into a role where finance is at the heart of major defence programmes. Please call Victoria at Copello on (phone number removed)