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Purpose of the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Civil Aerospace Technical Finance team, with a specific focus on technical accounting issues and assurance activities. The role reports to the Head of Technical Finance, Civil Aerospace but is required to work closely with key stakeholders in finance and business teams across Civil Aerospace and with our external auditors PwC.

What you'll do:

Responsible for ensuring compliance with financial policy and regulatory standards. Partner closely with the business to understand key business issues and key accounting judgements and support by providing expertise on technical accounting treatments in line with IFRS and Group Finance manualsAssist the programme management of the external audit, owning the relationship with our auditors, PwC. Working with key stakeholders across the business and in Group, produce high quality key audit issues papers and present to the Civil Audit CommitteeWork across the business to manage financial risk by challenging the integrity and accuracy of our accounting and reporting through stewardshipResponsible for enforcing the Group's corporate governance framework to mitigate the risk of fraud and error, including leading the quarterly balance sheet reviews within Civil Aerospace and reporting into Group Finance and PwCProvide functional assurance for investments, customer bids and procurement contracts across the division to enable the Group to make informed decisions based on technically accurate financial informationPlay an integral part of the Civil Financial Control Leadership Team, ensuring alignment across different local teams to drive synergies, efficiency and effectiveness

The skills you'll need:

A professional accountancy qualification and IFRS experience is critical. An external audit background is preferableGood technical accounting experience; appreciation of FX and statutory treatment of balances and transactionsExcellent communication, leadership and influencing skills with an ability to create and agree workable solutionsA strong finance aptitude with a track record of delivering within committed timescales and maintaining customer focusResilience, problem solving and good judgement - this role is often the first call for issues and queries, for which no clear answer exists, or prior knowledge is availableAbility to quickly understand complex issues and summarise and articulate them in a simple and concise manner

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Job Description

The Senior Strategy & Business Insights Manager will ensure the organisation stays ahead of the curve by turning external insight into strategy and action. They will directly deliver work that will contribute to the client's goals of maintaining relevance of the profession, building organisational reputation and supporting resilience of members. The role will identify and interpret trends shaping our profession, market, and wider world, and translate them into clear choices for the Executive, informing strategy and the annual operational planning process. The postholder has an important role in accelerating problem solving across the organisation. Driving rapid, practical cross-functional sprints, delivering outputs that accelerate product innovation, decision-making, and organisational agility.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead external horizon scanning, across areas that are relevant to the profession and broader business world.Collaboratively coordinate and synthesise insights from external research, competitor activity, policy, and global trends.Develop and manage an enterprise-wide approach to capturing and organising strategic insight, in a consistent and easily shareable way.Produce clear, forward-looking analysis that informs Executive strategy discussions.Contribute to the development and written articulation of organisational strategy.Monitor and report on progress in implementing the strategy.Support the annual review of the strategic environment and assumptions, feeding insights into the refresh of strategy and the development of operational plans.Where required, commission or coordinate input from third parties to inform strategic reviews, specific pieces of research, or updates to the long-term strategy.Design, plan, and run strategic sprints on priority strategic challenges.Ensure sprint outcomes accelerate product-to-market, policy positions, or other key decision points.Act as a trusted partner to the CEO Office and senior leaders across the organisation, providing clarity and challenge on strategic issues.Work with product, service, and transformation leads to ensure insights drive measurable impact for members and stakeholders.Contribute to Executive reporting, preparing concise, evidence-led recommendations.Champion a culture of agility, pace, and evidence-based decision-making.Mentor colleagues in strategic thinking and problem-solving approaches.Build organisational capacity for agile problem-solving, equipping leaders and teams with sprint methods.Specific duties will vary from time to time in line with business needs.

Essential skills

Degree or equivalent professional experience.Experience working in strategy, or insight in a large or complex organisation.Experience of horizon scanning, scenario planning or structured strategy review processes.Demonstrable track record of leading sprints, tiger teams, or other agile interventions that delivered tangible outcomes.Able to gather and interpret business, political and international market insight, and turn it into clear, practical recommendations.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to connect detail with the bigger picture.Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Including confidence running senior level workshops.Experience producing high-quality reports and presentations for Executive audiences.Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.Collaborative style, with a track record of building effective cross-functional relationships and working with senior leaders.

Desirable

Professional qualification in strategy, business analysis or project management.Understanding of governance, risk and compliance processes, with the ability to align work within existing business structures.Experience considering international and geopolitical trends and their implications.Experience commissioning or managing external consultants or researchers.

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Senior Project Manager

I'm looking to speak with PMs that would be interested in working on the delivery of complex IT initiative for our client.

What You'll Be DoingLeading end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects and programmesPartnering with business sponsors, technical teams, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.Managing budgets, timelines, and quality standards with transparency and accountabilityIdentifying and managing risks, issues, and dependencies proactivelyWorking collaboratively with vendors and third-party partnersSupporting procurement and governance processes where requiredProviding clear communication and progress updates to stakeholdersCreating an environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and motivatedSharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues to strengthen delivery capabilityWhat We're Looking ForSignificant experience in Project or Programme ManagementExperience delivering complex IT initiatives in enterprise or regulated environmentsStrong understanding of project governance, budgeting, risk, and stakeholder managementExperience working in multi-vendor environmentsAbility to communicate clearly and build trusted relationships at all levelsExperience in public procurement or legislative/statistical projects is beneficial but not essential.What You'll BringA collaborative leadership style that encourages open communicationThe ability to navigate complexity while providing clarity and directionA proactive and solution-focused mindsetComfort managing multiple workstreams in a dynamic environmentOur clients' commitment

Our client is truly committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can add value in this role, we encourage you to apply. If you bring strong project leadership capability and experience delivering complex technology programmes, we'd love to hear from you.

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