Finance Business Partner – Defence Capability Programs

About the role

The Defence Finance Group is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join the Aerospace Systems Finance team at RAAF Base Edinburgh. You will provide strategic financial advice, assurance and contestability for complex defence acquisition and sustainment programs, including the AIR555 Long Range ISREW Aircraft and MC-55A Peregrine.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering embedded financial services to multi‑programme defence projects.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting, analysis and performance monitoring for programmes with unique financial arrangements such as Foreign Military Sales.
• Support senior stakeholders with financial assurance, resource allocation and procurement decisions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, delivering evidence‑based recommendations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in finance business partnering or management accounting within a complex, public‑sector environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with ability to communicate financial information to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership in coaching and developing high‑performing finance teams.
• Understanding of public‑sector governance, compliance and accountability frameworks.

Required skills

• Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Financial reporting and performance monitoring.
• Experience with procurement and commercial decision‑making.