Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Finance Business Partner) Reporting to: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Contact term: This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Salary for this Role: From £50,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience Application instructions: Please submit both a CV and a covering letter within your application. Application deadline: Tuesday 27th January 2026 About us The Francis Crick Institute is Europe s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the role The FP&A Assistant Manager delivers clear, high-quality financial insight to support planning and decision-making across the Crick. Working closely with research Group Leaders, you ll lead financial planning, analysis and decision support for a portfolio of world-class research teams, helping bridge finance and science. As part of a small FP&A team, you ll build strong relationships, strengthen finance business partnering and provide the insight needed to support the Crick s research strategy. See the full job description here. What you will be doing You will be responsible for: Owning financial planning (budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning) for a portfolio of research groups, working closely with Group Leaders and the Post-Award Grants team. Supporting Crick Leaders and the FP&A Manager to deliver efficiency plans and maximise value for money. Building strong trusted stakeholder relationships and clearly communicating the financial impact of decisions. Producing clear, insightful management information to support effective decision-making. Improving financial reporting processes and data quality to increase focus on insight and decision support. Identifying and resolving complex issues, driving continuous improvement across the team. About you You will have: (Minimum criteria ) Essential: Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or finalist with strong FP&A experience in a complex organisation. Confident finance partner with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Skilled in turning financial data into clear, insightful reporting for non-finance audiences. Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement. Motivated by the Crick s mission and excited to support world-class research. Proven track record of delivering change and improving finance processes. Desirable: Experience in a research or grant-funded environment Familiarity with Workday Finance or cloud-based planning tools (e.g. Adaptive Planning)
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Finance Business Partner) Reporting to: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Contact term: This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Salary for this Role: From £50,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience Application instructions: Please submit both a CV and a covering letter within your application. Application deadline: Tuesday 27th January 2026 About us The Francis Crick Institute is Europe s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the role The FP&A Assistant Manager delivers clear, high-quality financial insight to support planning and decision-making across the Crick. Working closely with research Group Leaders, you ll lead financial planning, analysis and decision support for a portfolio of world-class research teams, helping bridge finance and science. As part of a small FP&A team, you ll build strong relationships, strengthen finance business partnering and provide the insight needed to support the Crick s research strategy. See the full job description here. What you will be doing You will be responsible for: Owning financial planning (budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning) for a portfolio of research groups, working closely with Group Leaders and the Post-Award Grants team. Supporting Crick Leaders and the FP&A Manager to deliver efficiency plans and maximise value for money. Building strong trusted stakeholder relationships and clearly communicating the financial impact of decisions. Producing clear, insightful management information to support effective decision-making. Improving financial reporting processes and data quality to increase focus on insight and decision support. Identifying and resolving complex issues, driving continuous improvement across the team. About you You will have: (Minimum criteria ) Essential: Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or finalist with strong FP&A experience in a complex organisation. Confident finance partner with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Skilled in turning financial data into clear, insightful reporting for non-finance audiences. Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement. Motivated by the Crick s mission and excited to support world-class research. Proven track record of delivering change and improving finance processes. Desirable: Experience in a research or grant-funded environment Familiarity with Workday Finance or cloud-based planning tools (e.g. Adaptive Planning)
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Reporting to: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis Contact term: This is a full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Salary for this Role: c. £60,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience Application instructions: Please submit both a CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, we ask that you also respond to the following question: Give an example of a time you improved a process while successfully balancing multiple priorities. What did you do, and what was the outcome? About us The Francis Crick Institute is Europe s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the role The postholder will lead budgeting, forecasting and management information for our operations departments, manage an FP&A Assistant Manager, and partner with budget holders to drive effective financial management and support strategic decision making. You ll also play a key role in managing our building lifecycle capital investment programme, developing business cases and reporting for funders. See the full job description here. What you will be doing You will be responsible for: Leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for key operational teams, producing clear, robust financial plans in collaboration with budget holders. Supporting financial management of building lifecycle investments, including business case development and reporting for funders. Building trusted, effective partnerships with stakeholders across the Crick. Ensuring accurate, timely month and year end processes and deliver insightful management reporting. Driving process and data improvements to unlock better insight and decision support. Contributing to strategic projects alongside the Head of FP&A. About you (Minimum criteria ) You will have: Essential: An accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) followed by strong FP&A/finance partnering experience. Strong communication skills with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels. Evidence of strong financial modelling and analysis skills and be confident with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning. A collaborative team player with creative problem-solving abilities and a clear connection to the Crick s mission. A track record of improving processes to drive better insight. Desirable: Experience in research or grant-funded environments. Knowledge of Workday Finance or Cloud planning tools. About Working at the Crick Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick s mission and shaping our culture! We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We re not afraid to do things differently. We are open. We re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email. Find out more about life at the Crick. What will you receive? At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups support, community and inclusive social events. Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Reporting to: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis Contact term: This is a full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Salary for this Role: c. £60,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience Application instructions: Please submit both a CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, we ask that you also respond to the following question: Give an example of a time you improved a process while successfully balancing multiple priorities. What did you do, and what was the outcome? About us The Francis Crick Institute is Europe s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the role The postholder will lead budgeting, forecasting and management information for our operations departments, manage an FP&A Assistant Manager, and partner with budget holders to drive effective financial management and support strategic decision making. You ll also play a key role in managing our building lifecycle capital investment programme, developing business cases and reporting for funders. See the full job description here. What you will be doing You will be responsible for: Leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for key operational teams, producing clear, robust financial plans in collaboration with budget holders. Supporting financial management of building lifecycle investments, including business case development and reporting for funders. Building trusted, effective partnerships with stakeholders across the Crick. Ensuring accurate, timely month and year end processes and deliver insightful management reporting. Driving process and data improvements to unlock better insight and decision support. Contributing to strategic projects alongside the Head of FP&A. About you (Minimum criteria ) You will have: Essential: An accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) followed by strong FP&A/finance partnering experience. Strong communication skills with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels. Evidence of strong financial modelling and analysis skills and be confident with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning. A collaborative team player with creative problem-solving abilities and a clear connection to the Crick s mission. A track record of improving processes to drive better insight. Desirable: Experience in research or grant-funded environments. Knowledge of Workday Finance or Cloud planning tools. About Working at the Crick Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick s mission and shaping our culture! We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We re not afraid to do things differently. We are open. We re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email. Find out more about life at the Crick. What will you receive? At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups support, community and inclusive social events. Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Description At Engine by Starling we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, and is the technology that was built to power Starling. Engine was formed as a separate business in early 2024. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, largely due to how we built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling achieve success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists, to become the chosen option for these banks and preferred partners for leading consultancies. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. We don't like to mandate how much you visit the office and work from home, that's to be agreed upon between you and your manager, but as a guide we would like to see you in an office at least once or twice per week. About Engineering at Engine by Starling Platform engineering is something we are passionate about. We pride ourselves on delivering software in a reliable, scalable, reusable and maintainable manner. Our platform is expanding and with that brings new challenges to how we deliver our SaaS. All engineers are responsible for owning features from inception, through deployment, to running in production. Using a first principles approach, we aim to break down problems and implement solutions across every stage of that lifecycle. As an Engineer at Engine, you'll be helping to build, scale and deploy our first in class cloud native banking platform to multiple cloud providers and regions globally. You will be encouraged to get involved in all areas of our platform. We value a multi-discipline approach to engineering and a culture that supports that. Some of the disciplines you will be exposed to include: Globally deployed cloud architectures Toolchain development Build and deployment systems Observability and reliability Runtime orchestration; Control and data planes SaaS API management and security Core java platform We do not expect you to have experience in all of the above - we're looking for curious individuals who like to work across multiple disciplines and see this as an opportunity to grow and learn about other areas. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Requirements We're looking for an experienced Senior or Staff Infrastructure Engineer to join the Infrastructure team. You will be the technical lead of projects critical to the success of the business, and optionally be line manager of other members of the team. You will drive the team toward finding clean and simple yet scalable solutions to technical problems. The ideal candidate will have Experience architecting, delivering and maintaining multiple complex AWS based infrastructure projects from design through to production Experience with a range of AWS services and have up to date knowledge about how they interact with each other A firm understanding of security concepts such as (M)TLS, secrets management, encryption, RBAC, etc Experience of service oriented architecture with containers, distributed systems and immutable infrastructure Been a key contributor to the remediation of production impacting incidents An understanding of how to design systems and processes that can meet future scaling requirements Contributed to achieving security and compliance certification with standards such as ISO270001, SOC2 and PCI-DSS Experience in reviewing code submitted by others, and changes proposed for release to production Worked in a zero-production-access environment and be an advocate for orchestrating all change through automation Experience writing Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform, and automation using a scripting language such as Go Passion about building observable and reliable systems that impact the wider engineering organisation Ability to communicate clearly in a manner that is accessible to technical and non-technical Engine colleagues, and occasionally to clients You will Take on responsibility for delivering large, complex and impactful projects covering multiple engineering domains Work with stakeholders to design hybrid-cloud systems - we use AWS and also co-locate Payment HSMs in physical data centres around the world Ensure the performance and reliability of cloud environments whilst being conscious of costs Be a champion of Engine's standards and procedures throughout the rest of Technology Share knowledge with colleagues by writing technical documentation and leading training sessions Have a passion for learning new technologies, and keep up to date with industry trends Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. You can find out more about our culture, mission and hiring on our shiny new Engineering Careers Page
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, and is the technology that was built to power Starling. Engine was formed as a separate business in early 2024. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, largely due to how we built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling achieve success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists, to become the chosen option for these banks and preferred partners for leading consultancies. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. We don't like to mandate how much you visit the office and work from home, that's to be agreed upon between you and your manager, but as a guide we would like to see you in an office at least once or twice per week. About Engineering at Engine by Starling Platform engineering is something we are passionate about. We pride ourselves on delivering software in a reliable, scalable, reusable and maintainable manner. Our platform is expanding and with that brings new challenges to how we deliver our SaaS. All engineers are responsible for owning features from inception, through deployment, to running in production. Using a first principles approach, we aim to break down problems and implement solutions across every stage of that lifecycle. As an Engineer at Engine, you'll be helping to build, scale and deploy our first in class cloud native banking platform to multiple cloud providers and regions globally. You will be encouraged to get involved in all areas of our platform. We value a multi-discipline approach to engineering and a culture that supports that. Some of the disciplines you will be exposed to include: Globally deployed cloud architectures Toolchain development Build and deployment systems Observability and reliability Runtime orchestration; Control and data planes SaaS API management and security Core java platform We do not expect you to have experience in all of the above - we're looking for curious individuals who like to work across multiple disciplines and see this as an opportunity to grow and learn about other areas. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Requirements We're looking for an experienced Senior or Staff Infrastructure Engineer to join the Infrastructure team. You will be the technical lead of projects critical to the success of the business, and optionally be line manager of other members of the team. You will drive the team toward finding clean and simple yet scalable solutions to technical problems. The ideal candidate will have Experience architecting, delivering and maintaining multiple complex AWS based infrastructure projects from design through to production Experience with a range of AWS services and have up to date knowledge about how they interact with each other A firm understanding of security concepts such as (M)TLS, secrets management, encryption, RBAC, etc Experience of service oriented architecture with containers, distributed systems and immutable infrastructure Been a key contributor to the remediation of production impacting incidents An understanding of how to design systems and processes that can meet future scaling requirements Contributed to achieving security and compliance certification with standards such as ISO270001, SOC2 and PCI-DSS Experience in reviewing code submitted by others, and changes proposed for release to production Worked in a zero-production-access environment and be an advocate for orchestrating all change through automation Experience writing Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform, and automation using a scripting language such as Go Passion about building observable and reliable systems that impact the wider engineering organisation Ability to communicate clearly in a manner that is accessible to technical and non-technical Engine colleagues, and occasionally to clients You will Take on responsibility for delivering large, complex and impactful projects covering multiple engineering domains Work with stakeholders to design hybrid-cloud systems - we use AWS and also co-locate Payment HSMs in physical data centres around the world Ensure the performance and reliability of cloud environments whilst being conscious of costs Be a champion of Engine's standards and procedures throughout the rest of Technology Share knowledge with colleagues by writing technical documentation and leading training sessions Have a passion for learning new technologies, and keep up to date with industry trends Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. You can find out more about our culture, mission and hiring on our shiny new Engineering Careers Page
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Finance Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Developing a Project Finance Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by maintaining all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Providing best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver admirable performance Driving the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimising key financial controls Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision -making Playing a vital role in supporting the modernisation of Project Finance, collaborating with other Project Finance Capability Centre teams to improve the capability across the function, establish consistent operating models and drive the delivery of continuous improvement Creating a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management , reporting and financial toolsets. Advocate the use of dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Drive ownership of data, and drive focus on "right at source", to prevent manual corrections /duplication of data Your skills and experiences: Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA Demonstrate ability to provide insights, analysis and business intelligence to drive performance Managing and supporting the team (e.g. line management ) and supporting the business areas (Line management responsibility for a team. Lead , inspire and motivate Project Finance team members, creating an environment that enables growth & development) Establishes and develops good working relationships with key customers both internally and externally. Able to communicate finance information to non-finance colleagues Able to manage diverse workload and prioritisation of deliverables. Have responsibility for deliverables to ensure they are completed on time, to high quality, collaborating with others where necessary Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Finance Team: The successful candidate will be a key part of the project finance team and will be aligned to the Products area of the business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a valuable finance team supporting a growing part of our business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Description At Engine by Starling we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, and is the technology that was built to power Starling. Engine was formed as a separate business in early 2024. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, largely due to how we built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling achieve success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists, to become the chosen option for these banks and preferred partners for leading consultancies. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. We don't like to mandate how much you visit the office and work from home, that's to be agreed upon between you and your manager, but as a guide we would like to see you in an office at least once or twice per week. About Engineering at Engine by Starling Platform engineering is something we are passionate about. We pride ourselves on delivering software in a reliable, scalable, reusable and maintainable manner. Our platform is expanding and with that brings new challenges to how we deliver our SaaS. All engineers are responsible for owning features from inception, through deployment, to running in production. Using a first principles approach, we aim to break down problems and implement solutions across every stage of that lifecycle. As an Engineer at Engine, you'll be helping to build, scale and deploy our first in class cloud native banking platform to multiple cloud providers and regions globally. You will be encouraged to get involved in all areas of our platform. We value a multi-discipline approach to engineering and a culture that supports that. Some of the disciplines you will be exposed to include: Globally deployed cloud architectures Toolchain development Build and deployment systems Observability and reliability Runtime orchestration; Control and data planes SaaS API management and security Core java platform We do not expect you to have experience in all of the above - we're looking for curious individuals who like to work across multiple disciplines and see this as an opportunity to grow and learn about other areas. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Requirements Ideally you will be an inquisitive Infrastructure Engineer, with an aptitude for finding clean and simple solutions to technical problems. You will be passionate about building observable and reliable systems that impact the wider engineering organisation. The ideal candidate will have: Experience of architecting and engineering cloud infrastructure to support existing services and develop new ones Experience with AWS services including EKS, VPC, IAM, RDS, EC2, ECS, S3, R53, Load Balancing and Direct Connect Experience of service oriented architecture with containers, distributed systems and immutable infrastructure Experience with Infrastructure as Code and infrastructure provisioning tools, particularly terraform Experience with observability software Experience with automation using a scripting language such as Golang or Python Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines Understanding concepts of RESTful APIs and web technologies such as API gateways Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Desirably you will have: Understanding of database monitoring, analysis, disaster recovery and performance tuning Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks like ISO270001, SOC2 and PCI-DSS Understanding of networking and routing concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, etc) and preferably experience designing and establishing connectivity between AWS and on-premise locations The ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team Interest in learning new technologies Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. You can find out more about our culture, mission and hiring on our shiny new Engineering Careers Page
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, and is the technology that was built to power Starling. Engine was formed as a separate business in early 2024. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, largely due to how we built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling achieve success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists, to become the chosen option for these banks and preferred partners for leading consultancies. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. We don't like to mandate how much you visit the office and work from home, that's to be agreed upon between you and your manager, but as a guide we would like to see you in an office at least once or twice per week. About Engineering at Engine by Starling Platform engineering is something we are passionate about. We pride ourselves on delivering software in a reliable, scalable, reusable and maintainable manner. Our platform is expanding and with that brings new challenges to how we deliver our SaaS. All engineers are responsible for owning features from inception, through deployment, to running in production. Using a first principles approach, we aim to break down problems and implement solutions across every stage of that lifecycle. As an Engineer at Engine, you'll be helping to build, scale and deploy our first in class cloud native banking platform to multiple cloud providers and regions globally. You will be encouraged to get involved in all areas of our platform. We value a multi-discipline approach to engineering and a culture that supports that. Some of the disciplines you will be exposed to include: Globally deployed cloud architectures Toolchain development Build and deployment systems Observability and reliability Runtime orchestration; Control and data planes SaaS API management and security Core java platform We do not expect you to have experience in all of the above - we're looking for curious individuals who like to work across multiple disciplines and see this as an opportunity to grow and learn about other areas. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Requirements Ideally you will be an inquisitive Infrastructure Engineer, with an aptitude for finding clean and simple solutions to technical problems. You will be passionate about building observable and reliable systems that impact the wider engineering organisation. The ideal candidate will have: Experience of architecting and engineering cloud infrastructure to support existing services and develop new ones Experience with AWS services including EKS, VPC, IAM, RDS, EC2, ECS, S3, R53, Load Balancing and Direct Connect Experience of service oriented architecture with containers, distributed systems and immutable infrastructure Experience with Infrastructure as Code and infrastructure provisioning tools, particularly terraform Experience with observability software Experience with automation using a scripting language such as Golang or Python Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines Understanding concepts of RESTful APIs and web technologies such as API gateways Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Desirably you will have: Understanding of database monitoring, analysis, disaster recovery and performance tuning Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks like ISO270001, SOC2 and PCI-DSS Understanding of networking and routing concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, etc) and preferably experience designing and establishing connectivity between AWS and on-premise locations The ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team Interest in learning new technologies Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. You can find out more about our culture, mission and hiring on our shiny new Engineering Careers Page
Head of Finance Location: Bristol Salary: 26.16 per hour Contract: 1 month temporary (Opportunity to go full time permanent) Hours: 15 hours per week (1 day in their Bristol office) Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with a local Bristol charity on their search for a temporary Head of Finance with the option to be considered for the permanent full time position. About the Role To be responsible for the strategic financial management at the charity. Provide timely, accurate and clear financial information. Ensure robust accounting and financial systems are in place (approx. turnover 3 million per annum). Provide operational reporting and financial insight to the CEO, external stakeholders and Board of Trustees as appropriate. Work with the CEO and wider Senior Leadership Team to influence and develop our strategic direction Key Responsibilities The Head of Finance will: Provide strategic financial leadership , with accountability for financial strategy, planning, stewardship, control and long-term sustainability, using financial insight, modelling and scenario planning to inform organisational direction. Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning , ensuring targets are realistic yet challenging, financial risks are identified and mitigated, and services are fully costed and adequately funded. Ensure robust financial reporting and governance , producing accurate management accounts, cash flow reports and financial papers for the Board, Finance & Risk Sub-Committee, CEO and senior leaders, and attending meetings as required. Develop and maintain accurate cost allocation and financial history , enabling full understanding of service delivery costs, including overheads, to support decision-making and funding recovery. Oversee income, funding and expenditure tracking , ensuring compliance with restricted and commissioned funding, timely claims, reconciliations and accurate reporting to funders. Manage financial systems, controls and compliance , including the general ledger, banking arrangements, investments, financial policies, risk management and fraud prevention in line with best practice. Prepare statutory accounts and lead the annual audit , ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records and effective liaison with auditors. Lead payroll and staff cost management , with full accountability for payroll processing, HR cost forecasting, statutory compliance and accurate allocation of staff costs across services and teams. Line manage the finance function , ensuring accurate day-to-day financial operations, reconciliations, continuous process improvement and increased financial literacy among managers. Support organisational governance and collaboration , acting as Company Secretary, contributing to governance and business planning, working cross-organisation and ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise service impact. Essential Requirements The Head of Finance will need: AAT Level 4 qualified Management experience Ability to run payroll Managed different funding streams Knowledgeable on creating secure financial reports To Apply: Please contact Richard Coombs at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Head of Finance position further. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Jan 21, 2026
Seasonal
Head of Finance Location: Bristol Salary: 26.16 per hour Contract: 1 month temporary (Opportunity to go full time permanent) Hours: 15 hours per week (1 day in their Bristol office) Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with a local Bristol charity on their search for a temporary Head of Finance with the option to be considered for the permanent full time position. About the Role To be responsible for the strategic financial management at the charity. Provide timely, accurate and clear financial information. Ensure robust accounting and financial systems are in place (approx. turnover 3 million per annum). Provide operational reporting and financial insight to the CEO, external stakeholders and Board of Trustees as appropriate. Work with the CEO and wider Senior Leadership Team to influence and develop our strategic direction Key Responsibilities The Head of Finance will: Provide strategic financial leadership , with accountability for financial strategy, planning, stewardship, control and long-term sustainability, using financial insight, modelling and scenario planning to inform organisational direction. Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning , ensuring targets are realistic yet challenging, financial risks are identified and mitigated, and services are fully costed and adequately funded. Ensure robust financial reporting and governance , producing accurate management accounts, cash flow reports and financial papers for the Board, Finance & Risk Sub-Committee, CEO and senior leaders, and attending meetings as required. Develop and maintain accurate cost allocation and financial history , enabling full understanding of service delivery costs, including overheads, to support decision-making and funding recovery. Oversee income, funding and expenditure tracking , ensuring compliance with restricted and commissioned funding, timely claims, reconciliations and accurate reporting to funders. Manage financial systems, controls and compliance , including the general ledger, banking arrangements, investments, financial policies, risk management and fraud prevention in line with best practice. Prepare statutory accounts and lead the annual audit , ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records and effective liaison with auditors. Lead payroll and staff cost management , with full accountability for payroll processing, HR cost forecasting, statutory compliance and accurate allocation of staff costs across services and teams. Line manage the finance function , ensuring accurate day-to-day financial operations, reconciliations, continuous process improvement and increased financial literacy among managers. Support organisational governance and collaboration , acting as Company Secretary, contributing to governance and business planning, working cross-organisation and ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise service impact. Essential Requirements The Head of Finance will need: AAT Level 4 qualified Management experience Ability to run payroll Managed different funding streams Knowledgeable on creating secure financial reports To Apply: Please contact Richard Coombs at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Head of Finance position further. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. To support our growth, we are looking for a Senior Statutory Reporting Manager to join the Group Statutory Reporting team reporting to the Head of Group Statutory Reporting. This role will be instrumental in meeting the Group statutory reporting requirements as the Starling Group expands internationally and considers an IPO. Group statutory reporting encompasses both Starling Bank Limited and Engine by Starling Limited as well as their subsidiaries and branches. This is a senior level position and would suit someone who has significant technical post qualification experience but is looking for a unique challenge as the Group charters into new territories, expands its product ranges and develops cutting-edge technology solutions to meet our customer needs. On an unrivaled growth path, Starling will provide the Senior Statutory Reporting Manager with exposure to a wide range of opportunities to take ownership as well as develop new knowledge. We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical accounting knowledge and proven ability in applying this practically. We also require someone with an analytical mindset, someone who is able to ask thoughtful questions, and looks to identify opportunities for improvement as they arise. Responsibilities : Lead Group Reporting & Consolidation: Own the timely and accurate preparation of the complex, multinational Group consolidation, ensuring compliance with IFRS Manage Financial Reporting: Manage the end-to-end production of certain of the group Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) and interim reports, coordinating all stakeholders and ensuring alignment with listed entity type best practices. Manage External Audit: Serve as one of the primary points of contact for the external auditors, managing the group audit process to ensure a smooth and efficient close. Technical Accounting Leadership: Act as the key technical expert for Group expansion as well as specific other areas. These include IFRS 15, providing guidance on complex SaaS revenue streams and owning the accounting under IFRS 2 for all complex, group-wide share-based payment schemes. Establish Best Practice: Develop, implement, and maintain group accounting policies, driving the adoption of best practices suitable for a listed entity. Process Improvement & Mentorship: Proactively identify and implement improvements to the financial reporting process, while mentoring and developing other team members for readiness for a listed reporting environment. Requirements A Big-4 qualified chartered accountant with at least 10 years PQE in a listed, multinational firm in similar roles Has led IFRS consolidation and audit in a large international group Exposure to an IPO process will be an advantage Proven expertise in the application of complex accounting standards, particularly IFRS 15 (SaaS revenue models preferred) and IFRS 2 (share-based payments) Advanced proficiency with financial tools, including Microsoft Excel, Oracle NetSuite and statutory reporting systems such as W-Desk Workiva Extensive experience writing technical papers for Executive Committees. Experience presenting at Executive Committees would be desirable Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of influence at senior levels, and being able to hold technical challenges from the auditors A can-do attitude, belief in our vision, and a willingness to roll-up your sleeves and get stuck in wherever required Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Step 1 - In person interview with the Head of Statutory Reporting Step 2 - In person interview with the Group Financial Controller Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. To support our growth, we are looking for a Senior Statutory Reporting Manager to join the Group Statutory Reporting team reporting to the Head of Group Statutory Reporting. This role will be instrumental in meeting the Group statutory reporting requirements as the Starling Group expands internationally and considers an IPO. Group statutory reporting encompasses both Starling Bank Limited and Engine by Starling Limited as well as their subsidiaries and branches. This is a senior level position and would suit someone who has significant technical post qualification experience but is looking for a unique challenge as the Group charters into new territories, expands its product ranges and develops cutting-edge technology solutions to meet our customer needs. On an unrivaled growth path, Starling will provide the Senior Statutory Reporting Manager with exposure to a wide range of opportunities to take ownership as well as develop new knowledge. We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical accounting knowledge and proven ability in applying this practically. We also require someone with an analytical mindset, someone who is able to ask thoughtful questions, and looks to identify opportunities for improvement as they arise. Responsibilities : Lead Group Reporting & Consolidation: Own the timely and accurate preparation of the complex, multinational Group consolidation, ensuring compliance with IFRS Manage Financial Reporting: Manage the end-to-end production of certain of the group Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) and interim reports, coordinating all stakeholders and ensuring alignment with listed entity type best practices. Manage External Audit: Serve as one of the primary points of contact for the external auditors, managing the group audit process to ensure a smooth and efficient close. Technical Accounting Leadership: Act as the key technical expert for Group expansion as well as specific other areas. These include IFRS 15, providing guidance on complex SaaS revenue streams and owning the accounting under IFRS 2 for all complex, group-wide share-based payment schemes. Establish Best Practice: Develop, implement, and maintain group accounting policies, driving the adoption of best practices suitable for a listed entity. Process Improvement & Mentorship: Proactively identify and implement improvements to the financial reporting process, while mentoring and developing other team members for readiness for a listed reporting environment. Requirements A Big-4 qualified chartered accountant with at least 10 years PQE in a listed, multinational firm in similar roles Has led IFRS consolidation and audit in a large international group Exposure to an IPO process will be an advantage Proven expertise in the application of complex accounting standards, particularly IFRS 15 (SaaS revenue models preferred) and IFRS 2 (share-based payments) Advanced proficiency with financial tools, including Microsoft Excel, Oracle NetSuite and statutory reporting systems such as W-Desk Workiva Extensive experience writing technical papers for Executive Committees. Experience presenting at Executive Committees would be desirable Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of influence at senior levels, and being able to hold technical challenges from the auditors A can-do attitude, belief in our vision, and a willingness to roll-up your sleeves and get stuck in wherever required Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Step 1 - In person interview with the Head of Statutory Reporting Step 2 - In person interview with the Group Financial Controller Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.