Finance Business Partner (Contract)Location: Farnborough (3 days a week on site)Pay: £29.59 per hour PAYE / £39.50 per hour UmbrellaHours: 37 per weekSecurity Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by AALTO Security)IR35: InsideReason for vacancy: Maternity coverUnlock Your Potential with AALTO & Guidant GlobalAt 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 DoingBusiness 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 ForQualified 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr