Senior FP&A Analyst / FP&A Analyst / Financial Analyst

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Job Title: Senior FP&A Analyst

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

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  RUK Forecasting

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  Lead monthly, current year, Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Plan reporting cycles.

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  Recognised as the organisation's expert in terms of the financial forecast.

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  Support Monthly Reporting Requirements

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  Lead regular internal Raytheon UK and US Parent Company reporting requirements including Ops Pack, Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan and supporting Speaker Notes.

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  Deliver Month End and Pre-Month end specific reports that contribute to an efficient and effective close process.

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  Manage various quarterly reporting requirements including SJE (Significant Judgments and Events), US Tax Group returns, etc.  Ad hoc analysis requests.

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  Other

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  Supervise and manage the workload and rotation of the Finance graduate            

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  Challenge, innovate and make recommendations as to how to improve processes

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  Special projects including other finance support.

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  Preparation of insightful ad hoc financial analysis to support key decision making. Understanding financial impacts of business decisions.

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  Collaborate with peers and senior stakeholders to maximise effectiveness of processes and deliverables.

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Essential Skills & Experience

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  Strong communicator with a desire for understanding the business model and providing meaningful and actionable insight.

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  Ability to convey financial data to the layperson in an effective manner.

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  Working as part of a team, with an eye for detail and drive for accuracy.

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  Assumed system skills: high level of competence on excel modelling and history of demonstrable process improvement

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  Methodical, hardworking, enthusiastic and able to work well under pressure.

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  Inquisitive approach to day-to-day tasks, with a desire to question and challenge data.

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  Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, often with demanding time constraints in a fast-paced environment.

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Desirable

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  Experience in defence, aerospace, cyber security or other technical sectors.

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  Previous FP&A background.

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  Likely Degree educated (ideally with a 2;1) but other qualifications considered with relevant experience

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  Will consider a part-qualified/newly qualified accountant.

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  Experience using integrated financial systems such as SAP (Apex/Prism), Cognos & BW

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