We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join our dynamic team within the UK Support Function to support the Finance teams.
Job Title: Business Support Officer – Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £26,000 (FTE) depending on experience + bonus and benefits
Location: Stevenage (flexibility to travel to other UK and International sites might be required)
Working Hours: Full time role – (37 hours)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: We offer a blended approach to home and office working, meeting the needs of the employee and the business.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join our dynamic team within the UK Support Function to support the Finance teams. You are required to be confident, able to build networks and influence, have strong stakeholder engagement, be able to manage and build relationships within Finance and across the business, have to be proactive in managing a busy workload and will work on your own initiative on some occasions. You will need to exhibit a high level of resilience, communication, collaboration, forward thinking and organisation skills with attention to detail, which is key to success in this role.
The Role
- Will be based in our Stevenage office, however, flexibility to travel to other sites may occasionally be required
- Provide pro-active, accurate and comprehensive support to the Senior Management teams within the Finance function
- Create and maintain MS Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, MS Word documents accurately
- Participate in process improvement activities
- Assisting new starters within the Finance team
- Strong communication skills will be required
Providing core support to numerous managers (in brief):
- Complex diary management, extensive travel arrangements including International and domestic
- Complex expenses
- Organise meetings, events, training days, workshops, participate when required and take and manage actions
- Coordination of briefing notes, presentations, instructions, visitor passes, etc. for face to face meetings and engagements
- The role requires a high level of accountability, integrity, resilience and the ability to work within a team
- Proactive and progressive attention to detail
- Participation in UK Support Function initiatives and personal development initiatives
- Understanding and utilising MBDA tools and systems
- Assist the Finance population to optimise efficiency throughout the business
- Develop to become the knowledge point of contact within the Finance function. These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope
What we're looking for from you:
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders
- Someone that is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices and processes
- A keen interest in what we do and the desire to understand how MBDA works and how their role impacts the company and finance department
- A professional approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task be proactive and thrive in a varied role
- A team player that prides themselves with the success of the team and the department, with a real can do attitude
- A professional demeanour in all situations and be able to withhold confidential information
- It is essential that you undertake the extensive duties with flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm and operate as an integral part of the team
- Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description
- Someone that has good communication, engagement and collaboration skill
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
- Company bonus
: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension
: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime:
opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave:
Up to 15 additional days
- Enhanced parental leave:
offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities
: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
- Training and Development
: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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