Date Posted:
2026-02-17
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GB-ESS-HARLOW-002 ~ Kao One ~ BLDG V
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
Job Title: FP&A Analyst
Function: Finance
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Fulltime 37 hrs
Location(s): Harlow (Hybrid with 3 days a week on site)
Security Clearance Requirements: SC Eligible (UK Eyes only)
Why join Raytheon
Raytheon UK is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. As a key partner to the UK government and global customers, we tackle the toughest challenges across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Beyond cutting-edge defence solutions, we lead the way in digital training transformation for both military and commercial clients. At Raytheon UK, you will work with pioneering technology, collaborate with top industry experts, and be part of a dynamic team that fuels your growth. Whether you're looking to push boundaries, develop your skills, or make a real-world impact, your future starts here.
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
Risk & Opportunity Management
1. Lead the Raytheon UK Risks and Opportunities Management process. This includes Risks and Opportunities for the Current Year, Annual Operating Plan and Long Range plan.
2. Deliver Risk and Opportunity reporting to internal and external stakeholders to the required timelines and standards.
3. Provide ad hoc analysis focused towards utilising the Risk and Opportunity data in the aim of supporting senior stakeholder decision-making.
Support Monthly Reporting Requirements
4. Support regular internal Raytheon UK and US Parent Company reporting requirements including Ops Pack, Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan and supporting Speaker Notes.
5. Deliver Month End and Pre-Month end specific reports that contribute to an efficient and effective close process.
Other
6. Challenge, innovate and make recommendations as to how to improve processes
7. Special projects including other finance support.
8. Preparation of insightful ad hoc financial analysis to support key decision making. Understanding financial impacts of business decisions.
9. Collaborate with peers and senior stakeholders to maximise effectiveness of processes and deliverables.
Essential Skills & Experience
10. Strong communicator with a desire for understanding the business model and providing meaningful and actionable insight.
11. Ability to convey financial data to the layperson in an effective manner.
12. Working as part of a team, with an eye for detail and drive for accuracy.
13. Assumed system skills: high level of competence on excel modelling and history of demonstrable process improvement
14. Methodical, hardworking, enthusiastic and able to work well under pressure.
15. Inquisitive approach to day-to-day tasks, with a desire to question and challenge data.
16. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, often with demanding time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
17. Experience in defence, aerospace, cyber security or other technical sectors.
18. Previous FP&A background.
19. 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
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