Contract / Contingent Finance Analyst

MDA; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced accounting professional to drive financial planning and reporting. The ideal candidate will have an ACCA qualification with 5-7 years of management accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. This role offers competitive compensation and a commitment to professional growth within an innovative team environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of management accounting & analysis experience.
• Public company work experience will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounting reports and accounting analysis.
• Drive the company’s financial planning and reporting.
• Maintain financial ledgers and accounting processes.

Skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Excellent knowledge of spreadsheets

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Strong organizational capabilities

Multitasking capabilities

Education

ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

ERP system (Oracle/SAP/Priority)

Job description

ABOUT MDA SPACE

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, www.mda.space.

Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Job description

• Capable of preparing monthly accounting reports and accounting analysis of the results of operations, including reconciliations etc.
• Driving the company’s financial planning and reporting
• Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes, VAT submissions, Tax aspect, payroll submission
• Prepare annual audit reports and support in R&D tax credit
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting process
• Support SOX documentation requirements
• Reporting for National Statistics
• Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Support business and finance management in ad-hoc projects and financial reporting/analysis

Requirements

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of spreadsheets
• ACCA qualified or equivalent with strong accounting knowledge (by experience)
• 5-7 years’ management accounting & analysis experience
• Public company work experience will be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of an organization
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
• ERP system (Oracle/ SAP/ Priority) experience will be an advantage

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits statement

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.