At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial forecasting and reporting cycles while collaborating with finance teams.
- Company: Join a leading defence and aerospace company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with exciting projects and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in financial analysis required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
About the Role
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.
- Other
- 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
Please note: Interviews will commence late August for this position.
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Senior FP&A Analyst in Harlow employer: Raytheon Systems
Raytheon Systems in Glenrothes is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the aerospace-grade electronics sector. Employees benefit from a comprehensive contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowances, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a leading-edge environment dedicated to excellence and adherence to industry standards.
