Job Description
We are seeking a driven and strategic Finance Leader to provide top-tier financial leadership, business support, and governance for Leonardo Helicopters UK (LHUK). As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work alongside the UK Managing Director and help deliver LHUK’s business and financial results. This is a critical role for driving performance, leading the financial planning process, and ensuring business compliance and governance.
Key Responsibilities As a Head Of Finance
- Lead the production, analysis, and presentation of the LHUK monthly management report.
- Provide objective financial challenge in reviews and legal entity cycles.
- Proactively manage cash flow forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annually).
- Oversee the preparation of the LHUK annual budget and strategic plan.
- Drive LHUK’s performance to meet or exceed its budgeted commitments (Orders, Sales, Revenues, EBiT, Cash flow).
- Evaluate LHUK investments and bids with a focus on financial control and sustainability.
- Foster career development in the LHUK finance team through coaching and skill-building.
- Ensure compliance with IAS, Corporate Directives, and Leonardo’s Finance Policies.
Your Skills, As a Head Of Finance
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Results-driven with high integrity and commercial awareness.
- Strategic thinker, financially astute, with a proactive approach.
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity)
Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
For a full list of our Company benefits please our website here.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
