Finance Business Partner

About the position Our Finance department is looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Finance Business Partner to help support our R&D department.

As part of a broader transformation in our business support function, this role represents a critical first step toward elevating the level of financial and strategic support provided to the organization.

We are seeking a bright, analytical, and ambitious individualwho thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable building and owning complex financial models and crisp spreadsheets. The ideal candidate will embed themselves deeply within the business and functional teams, acting as a proactive advisor and enabler of decision-making.

As Finance Business Partner for the R&D Networks, you will liaison between different Departments in Cobham Satcom, in particular R&D, Networks and Finance - and report on the status of ongoing and future projects and programs reporting to the SVP in R&D & Networks and Head of Finance in Denmark. Overall, as Finance Business Partner your job is to ensure that R&D projects remain financially viable and that resources are used efficiently to achieve scope of the project within the deadline and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Budget and Business Case Management: develop project budgets / department budgets / forecasts and business cases / impacts of accounts to ensure financial implications are fully analyzed and understood
• Resource Planning and Allocations: manage overview of project resources and ensure resources are allocated effectively and spent efficiently
• Project Monitoring and Reporting: prepare regular / monthly financial reports that provide insights into project performance, including variances from the budget, forecasts, and financial health.
• Cost Analysis and Optimization: Analyzing project costs and identifying areas for cost savings or efficiency improvements.
• Risk Management: Identify financial and executional risks associated with the project and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Compliance: Ensuring that all financial practices comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial performance and project progress.

As Finance Business Partner at Cobham Satcom, your qualifications should ideally be:

• Strong financial modeling skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Recently graduated or with 1–2 years of experience, ideally from a top university (e.g., CBS with a MSc in Economics/Finance).
• High learning agility and potential to grow within the company.
• Eager to interact with senior leaders and make a tangible impact from day one.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage considerable workload and flexible working hours

This role will be based at the Cobham Satcom headquarters in Kgs. Lyngby.

What We Offer Working at Cobham Satcom means:

• Joining a company who is committed to making the world more secure and connected through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions
• Having a competitive salary and benefits package
• A strong and active social community with clubs for many interests

Application We look forward to receiving your CV outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role. We encourage candidates to apply at the first given chance as we will process applications and call for interviews continuously.

Your future workplace Cobham Satcom is a leading provider of satellite antenna systems, delivering innovative communication solutions across industries. Our mission is being the leader in remote connectivity – safeguarding and connecting people and ideas. This inspires our 450+ employees daily as we work to solve tasks with a strong sense of team spirit whilst being part of a diverse and multidisciplinary environment in our organization.

Cobham Satcom is an equal-opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.

Learn more about Cobham Satcom at: www.cobhamsatcom.com

We look forward to hearing from you!