Job Description

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Chinook Senior Financial Analyst – Team Lead

The Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Vertical Lift team is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst - Team Lead to join the UK team based out of Gosport, leading a team of 6 analysts to provide key financial support to the portfolio of Chinook sustainment contracts.

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. There will be opportunity for some virtual and hybrid working depending on business needs.

The role has the opportunity to work on cross functional teams for both daily work as well as special projects, interacting and collaborating with other functions/teams such as Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain as well as interactions with other elements of the UK&I Finance & Commercial team such as Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis. It will be key that the successful individual partners with key contacts across the business in support of Financial Operations for the programme they will be supporting.

We have a strong 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. 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 the Team Lead for the portfolio of Chinook sustainment contracts, managing the priorities and outputs of a team of 6 financial analysts, providing direction and coaching
• The key point of contact for the Chinook Programme Director, attending monthly programme reviews and partnering with cross functional stakeholders
• Full cycle project accounting responsibility throughout the life cycle (which could include proposal development, implementation & execution through to contract closure)
• Lead the 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, analyse and understand monthly performance information, the drivers behind any cost variances and support the preparation of mitigation and action plans to resolve any issues
• Manage the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process across designated business areas and contracts
• Manage 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
• Support consistency and standardization across the wider BDUK Finance 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
• A self-starter, comfortable with challenging established processes and driving improvements
• Prior experience of EVM
• Financial & Commercial Business Acumen
• Strong Written and Oral Communication skills
• Experience of driving and delivering Business Results
• Focus on Customer satisfaction
• IT proficient (particularly Excel, Powerpoint)
• Qualified Accountant or similar
• 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

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.