At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead monthly forecasting and manage reporting cycles for Raytheon UK and US Parent Company.
- Company: Join the Financial Planning & Analysis team at Raytheon, a leader in defence and aerospace.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and finance teams, enhancing career growth.
- Other info: Experience in technical sectors like defence or cyber security is desirable.
- Why this job: Gain comprehensive business insights while managing critical financial processes.
- Qualifications: Strong Excel skills and experience in FP&A; degree or relevant qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team, reporting into the Senior FP&A Manager. The role will enable the individual to gain a strong understanding of the whole business, supporting and working closely with all Finance teams and exposure to Senior Stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- RUK Forecasting: Lead monthly, current year, Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Plan reporting cycles. Recognised as the organisation's expert in terms of the financial forecast.
- Support Monthly Reporting Requirements: Lead regular internal Raytheon UK and US Parent Company reporting requirements including Ops Pack, Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan and supporting Speaker Notes.
- Deliver Month End and Pre-Month end specific reports that contribute to an efficient and effective close process.
- Manage various quarterly reporting requirements including SJE (Significant Judgments and Events), US Tax Group returns, etc. Ad hoc analysis requests.
- Supervise and manage the workload and rotation of the Finance graduate.
- Challenge, innovate and make recommendations as to how to improve processes.
- Special projects including other finance support.
- Preparation of insightful ad hoc financial analysis to support key decision making.
- Understanding financial impacts of business decisions.
- Collaborate with peers and senior stakeholders to maximise effectiveness of processes and deliverables.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong communicator with a desire for understanding the business model and providing meaningful and actionable insight.
- Ability to convey financial data to the layperson in an effective manner.
- Working as part of a team, with an eye for detail and drive for accuracy.
- Assumed system skills: high level of competence on excel modelling and history of demonstrable process improvement.
- Methodical, hardworking, enthusiastic and able to work well under pressure.
- Inquisitive approach to day-to-day tasks, with a desire to question and challenge data.
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, often with demanding time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience in defence, aerospace, cyber security or other technical sectors.
- Previous FP&A background.
- Likely Degree educated (ideally with a 2;1) but other qualifications considered with relevant experience.
- Will consider a part-qualified/newly qualified accountant.
- Experience using integrated financial systems such as SAP (Apex/Prism), Cognos & BW.
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Raytheon offers a dynamic environment in the defence and aerospace industry, located in the UK. Employees benefit from exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities for process improvement within a collaborative team.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior FP&A Analyst / FP&A Analyst / Financial Analyst in Harlow
Financial Forecasting
Monthly Reporting
Annual Operating Plan
Long Range Planning
Ad Hoc Analysis
Excel Modelling
Process Improvement
