Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner (Contract) Location: Farnborough (3 days a week on site) Pay: £29.59 per hour PAYE / £39.50 per hour Umbrella Hours: 37 per week Security Clearance: BPSS (completed by AALTO Security) IR35: Inside Reason for vacancy: Maternity cover Unlock Your Potential with AALTO & Guidant Global At AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace, we're redefining what's possible with our solar-powered, high-altitude platform, Zephyr. Join a passionate, innovative team shaping the future of aerospace and connectivity. As a Finance Business Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our mission to unlock Stratospace and deliver real-world impact-from environmental monitoring to connecting remote communities. What You'll Be Doing Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to budget owners and senior leaders, providing proactive financial insight and guidance. Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and enhance monthly financial reports, deliver insightful commentary, and support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles. Strategic Support: Build robust financial models and business cases to inform key decisions, ensuring all proposals are thoroughly challenged and vetted. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues across the business. Performance Reporting: Prepare and present monthly reports, analyse variances, and identify risks and opportunities to help the business stay on track. Cost Analysis: Provide detailed cost analysis and guidance to cost centre owners, supporting both overhead and project decision-making. Continuous Improvement: Drive enhancements in financial processes and systems, including improvements to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other tools. Collaboration: Work closely with the Financial Control team to ensure accuracy and integrity in all financial postings. Board & Management Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly management and Board reports. What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent experience. Strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement. Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and translating financial data for a wide audience. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment-ideally within a company of 200-500 employees. Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and the MS Office suite; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus. Flexible, proactive, and able to manage both regular month-end duties and ad hoc analysis. Why Join Us? Inclusive Culture: We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and communities. Growth & Development: Be part of a pioneering team at the forefront of aerospace innovation, with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Work-Life Balance: Standard 37-hour week, with a hybrid work pattern (3 days on site in Farnborough). Ready to help us unlock Stratospace? Apply now and join Team AALTO, where your expertise will help shape the future.

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, GB

Posted Date: 10/8/2025