Finance Lead Analyst - Overhead & Reporting, BDUK

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Introduction:

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) are looking for a self motivated and highly capable individual to take the role of Overhead & Rates lead within the broader Financial Planning & Analysis team of BDUK. In an increasingly competitive environment and a continuing emphasis on the cost control, the business requires this role to lead a small team focussed on partnering with the BDUK business to deliver sustainable and measured cost performance across headcount, utilisation and indirect spend. This role will report to the Head of FP&A and liaise closely with both the BDUK Head of Finance and regional CFO to deliver against both functional and business objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

Key elements of the role include but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for leading the annual overhead and rates budgeting process, intrinsically linked to the business' Long Range Business Plan (LRBP) and growth aspirations. This process brings together both a finance focus but requires close partnering with key functional figures across the entire business


• Liaise closely with our Ministry of Defence (MoD) customer on the annual review of actual rates performance and extant forward rates agreements to determine updates where necessary. Support to the subsequent negotiation process is key in determining a mutually acceptable outcome for both parties


• Oversee the monthly period close requirements for Overhead & Rates, working closely with our Core Accounting team to ensure timely adjustments and accurate month end reporting


• Compilation of monthly variance reporting and forecast submittal into the management reporting packs and Business Performance Reviews


• Lead the team through the monthly business partner review meetings that ensure alignment on understanding current YTD performance, monthly actuals and key cost drivers in the forecast outlook


• Point of contact for key functional leads on the BDUK leadership team for any ad-hoc requirements that emanate from the business with regards to Overhead & Rates


• Play a key role in working with functional team members in the broader Finance and Commercial teams on driving process improvement/change and system capability enhancements
  
  The role will require broad financial acumen and a firm grasp of management accounting methodologies across budgeting, cost absorption, variance analysis and forecasting. Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a professional qualification in CIMA, ACCA or ACA or be very close to securing such key qualifications


• Be proficient in excel modelling/data manipulation and hold the ability to distil complex financial information and data into simple and clear messaging for the business leaders. As a result, good use of management reporting tools (eg Microsoft Powerpoint) will be key


• A people person with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with the business across all functions and levels. Business Partnering is critical to the role and therefore the successful candidate will have the ability to exhibit this on a regular basis


• It will be key for the successful candidate to possess a passion for people development and invest the necessary time to develop the skills and experience of more junior members of the team
  
  The role will provide an opportunity to gain great exposure to both the Finance Senior Leadership team and the broader BDUK leadership team. The insight it provides into the broader business will ensure an ambitious individual can build a great career at Boeing. The successful candidate will therefore take pride in their own personal development and own their development plan to progress a career at Boeing in the future


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