Connect to your Industry
Do you want to work on complex, high-impact finance transformations in the Aerospace & Defence sector?
You will work in a sector defined by long‑term programmes, complex global supply chains and stringent regulatory requirements. Our Aerospace & Defence clients are navigating increasing cost pressure, delivery complexity and digital change, often within constrained data and security environments. Deloitte supports finance leaders in this landscape by combining deep sector understanding with strong finance, data and technology capabilities to deliver practical, sustainable transformation.
Our Aerospace & Defence Finance Transformation team helps organisations modernise finance operating models, processes, data and technology to support long-term value, compliance and resilience. You will work on meaningful transformation programmes alongside colleagues with diverse professional and sector backgrounds.
Within Technology & Transformation, our Finance Transformation practice brings together capabilities across Business Finance & Controllership, Finance Operating Model, data and digital enablement. We are committed to building inclusive teams where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued, and we encourage applications from candidates who bring diversity of thought to our work.
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Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.
What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.
Connect to your opportunity
As an Associate Director in Finance Transformation (Aerospace & Defence), you will help shape, lead and deliver finance transformation programmes that matter to our clients.
This role sits within our Business Finance & Controllership capability, helping Aerospace & Defence clients strengthen core finance, decision support and performance management capabilities as part of wider transformation programmes.
You’ll focus on outcomes rather than rigid role boundaries, with scope to grow your impact over time. Your work may include:
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Leading and shaping finance transformation initiatives across operating model, process, data and technology, working with clients and delivery teams to achieve practical outcomes
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Working closely with senior client stakeholders to understand challenges and co‑create practical solutions create practical solutions
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Supporting delivery teams to succeed through clear direction, inclusive leadership and sound governance
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Helping clients navigate change by communicating clearly, building confidence and supporting adoption
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Contributing to business development, propositions and thought leadership aligned to your strengths
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Supporting the development of colleagues through coaching, mentoring and feedback
Connect to your skills and professional experience
We recognise that people bring different strengths and career paths. You don’t need to meet every point below to apply.
We’re interested in people who can bring a combination of the following:
Essential:
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Experience working in, or closely with, Aerospace & Defence organisations, either in-industry or as an advisor
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Experience across finance processes, systems or data in complex or regulated environments
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Exposure to, or involvement in, finance transformation initiatives (for example operating model change, process improvement, systems or data transformation)
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Ability to work across finance, technology and business stakeholders
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Experience engaging with senior finance or business leaders
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Enjoyment of of working collaboratively in diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams
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A recognised finance qualification (or equivalent practical experience)
Desirable (but not essential):
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Market relationships or sector profile in Aerospace & Defence
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Experience with finance platforms or vendors (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, BlackLine)
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Contribution to thought leadership, propositions or internal capability building
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Existing UK security clearance (SC or above)
Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation
Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters.
Finance Transformation
Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance. That’s where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations.
Personal independence
Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further details as you progress through the recruitment process, or you can contact the Independence team upon request.
Connect with your colleagues
“The great culture, flexibility, and range of experiences that Deloitte offers is what sets this firm apart. In Human Capital, Deloitte is far ahead of any of our immediate competitors.” - Sophia, Technology & Transformation
“What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.” - Dan, Technology & Transformation
Our hybrid working policy
You’ll be based in London or Manchester with hybrid working.
At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.
Our commitment to you
Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.
We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.
Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.
Connect to your next step
A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.
Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers
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