Financial Planning Analyst in Frimley

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

The role provides cost management and financial operations support to international research centers and other global R&D project portfolios.

Location: United Kingdom and Ireland (may also work closely with BGT Europe and other international centers).

Position Responsibilities

• Support daily, monthly and quarterly finance operations for Global Technology research and development and engineering centers in various countries.
• Coordinate with local regional finance centers and U.S. teams to verify accounting cost transfers.
• Prepare R&D portfolio reporting for local and U.S. stakeholders.
• Support overhead and project management costing.
• Support forecasting, opportunities and risks reporting, and headcount reporting.
• Provide support for Long‑Range Business Plan and rate development.
• Support cost match capture, execution, reporting, and audits.
• Collect cost match documentation in coordination with Boeing HR Services, Accounting, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, and funding bodies in-country.
• Liaise with teams collecting labor costs for publicly funded projects.
• Coordinate with Contracts on price estimates for proposals.
• Liaise with Global HR Services to obtain information required for audits.
• Liaise with Payroll to obtain supporting documentation for audits.
• Coordinate with Contracts and submit justification costs to the relevant administrations when due using all information collected on a monthly basis.
• Lead substantiation of project audits.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Highly experienced business or finance professional with 5+ years of experience in a multinational and fast‑paced environment.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting operations, functions, and processes.
• Experience interacting with internal and external audit teams and supporting audit substantiation.
• Experience with local government external funding project reporting and auditing.
• Experience leading business transformation processes, new system implementations, integrations, and process improvements.
• Experience leading activities across more than one discipline within Administrative and Finance Services.
• Detailed understanding of internal financial control standards.
• Ability to articulate and document key accounting processes and controls clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including training and coaching.
• Intermediate or advanced Excel knowledge.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation of the company’s success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

• 5 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
• Proven ability or desire to work across cultures.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes and strategies.
• Experience working in global teams and across cultural boundaries.
• Willingness to learn Boeing financial systems.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to support analytical and communication needs.
• Proficiency in English is required; additional languages are an asset.

Additional Information

The Boeing Global International Finance team includes professionals in four countries who support customers worldwide. Candidates must demonstrate strong cultural awareness and the ability to work across cultural boundaries and time zones. This role may occasionally require work outside normal business hours to support global teammates and occasional travel. Applications will be accepted until May 20, 2026. Relocation assistance is not provided. This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance. The employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process, such as accessible interview locations or flexible interview formats.