Finance Analyst

At Amentum were not just solving problems; were engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation integrity and collaboration tackling some of the most significant challenges in science security and sustainability. If youre passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

Well inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve grow and succeed today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people clients and communities.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. Were happy to discuss hybrid part-time and flexible working hours patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

At Amentum were not just solving problems; were engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation integrity and collaboration tackling some of the most significant challenges in science security and sustainability. If youre passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Finance Analyst reporting to the Overheads and CapEx Finance Business Partner with responsibility for a range of weekly monthly and ad hoc reporting and analysis activities. This role will also work closely with the International Finance and Commercial Functions including Finance Business Partners FP&A Cost Centre managers and Shared Service teams. The position will be hybrid and can be based at our Warrington office. Key responsibilities will be:

Support monthly reporting requirements through:

• Review validate and prepare journal adjustments to ERP data ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information.

• Produce monthly overhead reporting packs including detailed variance analysis against budget forecast and prior year.

• Prepare clear and concise management commentary highlighting key cost drivers risks opportunities and emerging trends.

• Support the Finance Business Partner in reviewing functional cost performance and challenging expenditure where appropriate.

• Investigate reporting variances and resolve financial queries in a timely manner.

• Manage and coordinate internal and external audit queries ensuring all requests are responded to accurately and efficiently.

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and insight to support decision making across the business.

Support budgeting and forecasting processes:

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts across functional overhead cost centres.

• Consolidate and maintain phased overhead budgets and forecasts ensuring alignment with business assumptions and timelines.

• Work with budget holders and Finance Business Partners to understand cost drivers and improve forecast accuracy.

• Monitor forecast performance and identify risks and opportunities throughout the planning cycle.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes controls reporting quality and efficiency.

• Support the development and enhancement of reporting tools dashboards and models.

• Provide support on Accounts Payable and employee expenses processes.

• Contribute to the standardisation and simplification of finance processes across the wider function.

Heres What Youll Need

• Part / Newly Qualified Accountant - CIMA ACA or ACCA.

• Systems experience ERPs Hyperion Office365 suite.

• Effective team player with the ability to interface proactively at all levels.

• Ability to build relationships across business areas.

• Prioritisation skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

• Self-starter and be able to work on own initiative.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety integrity and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together we become more innovative more agile and more successful.

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