Job Description
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Introduction:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom is looking for a Financial Analyst to join the UK team based out of Gosport, providing key financial support and analysis to our portfolio of contracts supporting the famous Chinook aircraft.
About the role:
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This role is within a team which spans both current in-work and new contracts within a business in an exciting phase of growth, with offices in multiple sites across the UK. The opportunity allows for some virtual or hybrid working depending on business needs.
You will work within cross functional teams for both daily work as well as special projects, interacting and collaborating with other functions such as: Programme Management, Engineering, Commercial and Supply Chain. You will also work closely with other elements of the UK&I Finance & Commercial team such as Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis. It will be key that the successful individual collaborates with key contacts across the business in support of Financial Operations for the programme they will be supporting.
There will be a focus and support on skill development and career progression and the individual will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, strong communication, and the willingness to work in a pro-active, fast paced environment. Opportunities for professional development with external accreditations are also available for further career development. We will do our utmost to develop you and to ensure that you progress within the team, and enjoy a full career with Boeing. At Boeing, we're committed to rewarding excellence and encouraging an inclusive environment where team members are seen, heard, valued, respected and fully engaged.
Responsibilities:
- Providing the management team financial support and information to enable timely and accurate decision making
- Full cycle project accounting support, (which could include proposal development, implementation & execution through to contract closure)
- Compiling and analysing performance reports
- Handling the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process for your projects
- Evaluating the potential impact of Risks and Opportunities
- Supporting operational teams to identify and implement mitigation plans
- Reporting programme performance including progress to plan, performance taken, and remaining effort, including effects on Orders, Revenue, Earnings & Cash
- Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations for the business and support strategy development and strategic direction
Within the role you will be able to gain understanding and apply your experience in the following:
- Performing financial Estimates At Complete (EAC) to determine the profitability of contracts
- Cooperation with Business Partners and cross-functional teams with oversight of a Financial Operations team
- Using Earned Value Management techniques and tools to interpret, analyze and understand monthly performance information
- Supporting consistency and standardization across the wider BDUK FinOps team, ensuring compliance to Boeing standards and requirements
- Providing regular reporting and presentations to Senior Leadership
- Support the development of performance reporting metrics and management information for use by programme leadership team
Desirable qualifications:
- Experience working within an operations-facing finance team
- A self-starter, comfortable with establishing required reporting drumbeats and processes
- Experience in Financial Operations/Project Accounting
- Business (Financial) understanding
- Strong Written and Oral Communication skills
- Focus on Customer satisfaction
- IT proficient (particularly Excel, Powerpoint)
- Part qualified or nearly qualified Accountant, or similar background in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance or Project Accounting/Controlling preferred
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll
Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.