Finance Business Partner

Location: Bristol Salary: £60000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + + Bonus and Benefits

Sector: Financial Services, Corporate & Professional Services Type: Permanent

Contact: Ian Cowx Job Published: 3 days ago

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (DOE)
Location: Bristol preferred (flexible for the right candidate)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (office, client site & home-based working)
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK Military-Level Security Clearance

Applications without demonstrable, hands-on SSRO (Single Source Regulations Office) experience will not be considered.

An established UK consultancy operating within the defence and regulated sectors is seeking a Chartered Finance Business Partner with substantial SSRO expertise
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This role sits at the centre of financial compliance, pricing strategy, regulatory reporting and defence contract governance. You will act as the subject matter expert on SSRO regulations, supporting senior stakeholders while ensuring full statutory compliance across single source defence contracts.
This is a high-impact position requiring both technical authority and stakeholder credibility.

• Lead financial management and reporting for contracts governed by SSRO regulations
• Prepare, review and submit statutory SSRO reports (Pricing Statements, Contract Reports, Annual Reports)
• Provide expert interpretation of SSRO regulations and cost principles
• Act as primary contact for SSRO audits and regulatory inspections
• Develop and maintain compliant internal controls aligned to SSRO allowable cost principles
• Support bid and negotiation teams with SSRO-compliant pricing and risk strategies
• Deliver training and guidance on SSRO updates and compliance obligations
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement process improvements accordingly

✔ Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
✔ Extensive, demonstrable SSRO regulatory experience within UK defence contracts
✔ Proven experience preparing and submitting SSRO statutory reports
✔ Strong understanding of allowable cost principles and SSRO pricing methodologies
✔ Experience engaging directly with regulatory bodies
✔ Strong stakeholder management skills across finance, commercial and senior leadership

• Experience supporting government procurement activity
• Strong analytical capability and regulatory interpretation skills
• Excellent communication skills (able to translate complex regulations clearly)
• Strong organisational and project management ability

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must:

• Be eligible to obtain and maintain UK National Security Vetting (SC level as a minimum)
• Competitive salary with annual review
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Performance-related bonus
• Professional membership support
• Additional flexible benefits package