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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Introduction:

The Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) team is looking for a Finance Analys t to join the UK team, providing key financial support. 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/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.

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 Boeing. 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 financial analyst providing the management team financial support and information to enable timely and accurate decision making

• Full cycle project accounting support 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) support in collaboration with Business Partners and cross-functional teams 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

• Calculate the potential impact of Risks and Opportunities and support operational teams to identify and implement mitigation plans driving profitability

• Calculate 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 Financial Analysis 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 establishing required reporting drumbeats and processes

• 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)

• Qualified or 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

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next

• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

• 6x annual salary life insurance

• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

• Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave options

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:

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. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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.