Senior Financial Analyst Location: Chelmsford (On-site) Salary : 60-65KAre you a finance professional looking for an opportunity to play a key role in financial strategy and performance analysis? As a senior financial analyst, you will be supporting the Financial Controller with all financial activities related to the business. Key Responsibilities: Enhance financial management of customer-funded and private venture projects, ensuring robust project accounting. Provide insightful analysis of business performance, identifying opportunities for growth and risk management. Support financial and commercial decision-making with a focus on profitability and sustainable growth. Assist with periodic financial processes, including journals, reconciliations, forecasting, and annual planning. Advise and support on bid preparations to ensure accurate financial projections. Lead and manage financial projects as required. Ensure adherence to financial controls and procedures, including SOX compliance. About You: CIMA or ACCA qualified with at least 4 years of experience. Strong finance business partnering experience, ideally within a manufacturing/engineering/technical environment Previous experience in accounting within the Defence sector is advantageous. Excellent Excel and data analysis skills with experience in ERP systems (preferably SAP HANA S4). Able to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. A proactive, continuous improvement mindset, adaptable to a fast-paced and evolving business environment. Security Clearance (SC) desirable. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware finance professional to make a real impact in a high-growth, innovative environment.