Finance Director

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3

Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

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Harris Global Systems Division spans the UK, Australia, Italy and Canada and is seeking a Finance Director to serve as the senior finance leader for the division, with overall responsibility for the Global Systems finance function and direct leadership of the end‑to‑end finance team. This team includes leaders and individual contributors across Program Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and Pricing.

The Finance Director will lead and support the Global Systems finance organisation and work in close partnership with Division, Sector, and corporate leadership. This role requires strong experience in financial planning, reporting, controls, process improvement, and business partnership.

The Finance Director will be responsible for reporting and driving business performance across Orders, Sales, Operating Income, and Free Cash Flow in alignment with the business plan. The successful candidate will be a strong leader and collaborative problem solver who thrives in a deadline‑driven public company environment.

• Hybrid working where possible, three days onsite per week
• Management Bonus Scheme
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover,cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme
• Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team for the Global Systems division, providing leadership beyond the finance function to support overall business performance and strategic objectives.
• Lead and influence senior finance leaders across multiple regions, ensuring consistency of financial governance, controls, and operational excellence globally. Provide strategic leadership and direction to global finance teams, fostering a high‑performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline through effective succession planning, coaching, mentoring, and leadership development initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement across global teams by promoting an inclusive, collaborative, and customer‑focused culture.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure finance capabilities, structures, and resources support current and future business growth requirements.
• Act as a role model for ethical leadership, integrity, and compliance, reinforcing a culture of transparency and accountability throughout the organisation.
• Advise leadership on risks and opportunities related to business plans and drive action plans to mitigate risks while capitalizing on opportunities
• Partner with and provide leadership and guidance to Program Managers, Technical Leads, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership related to financial and program performance
• Provide oversight of Orders, Sales, Operating Income, and Cash, including the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and leadership…