BOEING Hiring for Finance Analyst Job at Bristol, England Full Time

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The Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Information Services team is looking for a Financial Operations Analyst to join the UK team based out of Bristol. There will be opportunity for some virtual or hybrid working depending on business needs. Boeing UK works closely with our customers to provide ongoing support and services to multiple public sector organisations for the UK government and MoD. This role will have the opportunity to work within a team which spans both current in-work and new contracts within a fun and challenging business growth environment with offices in multiple sites across the UK.

The individual will have the opportunity to work on cross functional teams for both daily work as well as special projects, interacting and collaborating with other functions such as Scheduling, Material Cost Management, Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis. They will also start developing relationships with Program Managers across the business in support of Financial Operations for the programmes they will be supporting.

There will be a focus on skill development and career progression throughout the different areas of the finance function and the individual will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a pro-active, fast paced, dynamic 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 the Boeing Company. At Boeing we’re committed to rewarding excellence and fostering an inclusive environment where team members are seen, heard, valued, respected and fully engaged.

Responsibilities:

• Act as primary financial focal point for the designated business areas providing the management team financial support and information to enable timely and accurate decision making
• Full cycle project accounting support for assigned projects depending on their stage in the life cycle (which could include proposal development, implementation & execution through to contract closure).
• Perform financial Estimates At Complete (EAC) in collaboration with Business Partners and cross-functional teams with oversight of a Financial Operations team to support the work scope, and provide regular reporting and presentations to Senior Leadership
• Utilize Earned Value Management techniques and tools to interpret, analyze and understand monthly performance information, the drivers behind any cost variances and support the preparation of mitigation and action plans to resolve any issues
• Extracting data and compiling performance reports while assisting with preparing variance analyses.
• Manage the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process across designated business areas and contracts
• Evaluate the potential impact of Risks and Opportunities and support operational teams to identify and implement mitigation plans driving profitability
• Report 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 for the financial operations team
• Drive consistency and standardization across the wider BDUK FinOps team, ensuring compliance to Boeing standards and requirements
• Support the development of performance reporting metrics and management information for use by programme leadership team

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience working within an operations-facing finance team, acting as a Business Partner to key Operational Managers & Executives.
• Prior experience of EVM (preferably using CSPR, COBRA and Open Plan)
• Skilled team member/contributor
• Business (Financial) Acumen
• Strong Written and Oral Communication skills
• Experience of driving and delivering Business Results
• Focus on Customer satisfaction
• IT proficient (particularly Excel, Powerpoint)
• Part-qualified Accountant or similar
• Experience in Financial Operations using CSPR and EVM tool suits. Background in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance or Project Accounting/controlling preferred.

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