BOEING Hiring for Finance: 2023 Rotational Graduate Programme Job at Bristol, England Full Time

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Starting in 2023, the two-year scheme will see the successful applicants undertake four six-month placements across a number of key disciplines, in different UK locations.

The scheme will provide the successful graduate a chance to cover a diverse range of areas, fundamental to understanding successful Finance roles within Boeing. We put an emphasis on learning in the workplace with live projects, working across multiple teams and location, supported by theoretical learning and support from colleagues and the Early Careers team.

The successful candidate will perform a number of roles during their time on the scheme interacting with all areas of the Finance functions of the company.

Rotations may involve working on any of the following areas:

Accounting.

This team manage the financial compliance and statutory reporting for 18 Boeing legal entities across the UK and Ireland working closely with our colleagues in other finance disciplines. Tasks in this team will include

• Internal & external audits support
• Month-end activities including journal preparation
• Posting and control and assisting on group reporting requirements
• Reconciliation preparation and improvement
• Issues management and metrics reporting

Commercial
This team manage our contractual relationships with our customers from initial requests for tender through contract negotiations, estimating and pricing to contract award and any ongoing customer and contract management through the contract lifecycle. Tasks in this team will include:

• Creation and execution of Proposal Plan of Action to ensure bid and proposal activity is performed in accordance with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) required governance process.
• Negotiation of contract terms & conditions
• Being the point of contact for our customers

Financial Operations (Fin Ops)
This team manage the financial performance reporting of our contracts, estimating and forecasting costs to complete on our long-term contracts, managing risks and opportunities with program managers and other disciplines. Tasks in this team will include:

• Supporting control account managers across Boeing.
• Liaising with Project Managers and wider teams to capture forecast inputs to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) monthly forecast process for assigned contracts.
• Provision of reporting to PMs / FP&A to explain variances against prior forecast and plan for assigned contacts.
• Collation of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) inputs to determine expected profitability of assigned contracts upon completion

Financial Planning & Analysis
The FP&A team manage the consolidated reporting and forecasting of Orders, Revenue, Earnings and Cash for our programs on a monthly, quarterly, annual and for our 5 year Long Range Business Plan. This team also manage our overhead costs to ensure affordability for our contracts. Task in this team will include:

• Consolidation of forecast inputs from Financial Operations on a monthly basis to facilitate creation of group reporting information.
• Collation of variance analysis for assigned business areas, partnering with the Financial Operations teams to ensure explanations are cohesive for group reporting.
• Partnering with Business Development / Strategy and PMs during the annual Long Range
• Business Plan (LRBP) process to ensure financial objectives are consistent with the wider Business strategy.
• Monthly tracking and reporting of overhead costs to wider basis to ensure affordability on our contracts and provide insight to take steps where necessary to address deviations from forecast.

Within our Graduate scheme you will also have the opportunity to;

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
• Experience our products and systems up close
• Direct interaction with our company leaders
• Build a lasting professional network
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in Boeing
• Experience multiple Boeing locations around the UK
• Work towards attaining professional qualification
• Explore a function outside of Finance

Essential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Right to work in UK – We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Studying a degree course or have graduated a degree course within last 2 years

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Qualified to degree level in Accounting & Finance or similar. No Minimum degree grade or GPA score required.
• Confidence or willingness to present and host meetings
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders of all levels.
• To have forward thinking mind-set and self-motivated
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail and high focus on quality outputs
• To be inclusive and enthusiastic
• Data manipulation and analytics skills, high competency in MS Excel

At Boeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion are enduring company values. We strive to live these values every day not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because our success depends on it. The company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion means providing a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful and equitable, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
• We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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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.