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Job Title: Senior FP&A Analyst
Function: Finance
Location: Harlow (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: SC Eligible
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours
Raytheon UK
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
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.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
1. Strong communicator with a desire for understanding the business model and providing meaningful and actionable insight.
2. Ability to convey financial data to the layperson in an effective manner.
3. Working as part of a team, with an eye for detail and drive for accuracy.
4. Assumed system skills: high level of competence on excel modelling and history of demonstrable process improvement
5. Methodical, hardworking, enthusiastic and able to work well under pressure.
6. Inquisitive approach to day-to-day tasks, with a desire to question and challenge data.
7. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, often with demanding time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
8. Experience in defence, aerospace, cyber security or other technical sectors.
9. Previous FP&A background.
10. Likely Degree educated (ideally with a 2;1) but other qualifications considered with relevant experience
11. Will consider a part-qualified/newly qualified accountant.
12. Experience using integrated financial systems such as SAP (Apex/Prism), Cognos & BW
Key Responsibilities:
RUK Forecasting
13. Lead monthly, current year, Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan reporting cycles.
14. Recognised as the organisation's expert in terms of the financial forecast.
Support Monthly Reporting Requirements
15. Lead regular internal Raytheon UK and US Parent Company reporting requirements including Ops Pack, Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan and supporting Speaker Notes.
16. Deliver Month End and Pre-Month end specific reports that contribute to an efficient and effective close process.
17. Manage various quarterly reporting requirements including SJE (Significant Judgments and Events), US Tax Group returns, etc. Ad hoc analysis requests.
Other
18. Supervise and manage the workload and rotation of the Finance graduate
19. Challenge, innovate and make recommendations as to how to improve processes
20. Special projects including other finance support.
21. Preparation of insightful ad hoc financial analysis to support key decision making. Understanding financial impacts of business decisions.
22. Collaborate with peers and senior stakeholders to maximise effectiveness of processes and deliverables.
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