Finance Business Unit Integrator

The Boeing Company; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Finance Business Unit Integrator to join their dynamic UK team. This role offers the chance to provide essential financial support while collaborating with cross-functional teams across various sectors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusivity, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the finance function. Join a forward-thinking company that values your growth and contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive culture embracing diversity

Parental leave options

Generous holiday and leave policies

Pension with up to 10% employer contribution

Company-paid BUPA Medical Plan

Sickness benefits and life insurance

Well-being initiatives and programs

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles supporting operational managers.
• Proficient in IT tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and information for decision-making.
• Manage financial forecasts and assess risks and opportunities.
• Promote consistency and compliance within the Financial Analysis team.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Project Accounting

Earned Value Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance, or Projects

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CSPR

COBRA

Open Plan

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is seeking a Finance Business Unit Integrator to join the UK team by providing essential financial support. The role offers flexibility for virtual or hybrid working based on business needs, but regular onsite presence at the Gosport Office is required. Boeing UK collaborates closely with our customers to support multiple public sector organizations, including the UK government and MoD. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team managing current and new contracts, with offices across the UK.

The individual will have opportunities to work on cross-functional teams for daily operations and special projects, engaging with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other UK&I Finance & Commercial teams such as Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis. Partnering with key contacts across the business to support Financial Operations will be crucial.

We emphasize skill development and career progression across the finance function. The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for external professional development and certifications are available. We aim to support your growth within Boeing, rewarding excellence and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and engaged.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as the BUI, providing management with financial support and information for informed decision-making.
2. Collaborate effectively with the Financial Analysis team.
3. Support full-cycle project accounting, from proposal development to contract closure.
4. Perform Estimates At Complete (EAC) support in partnership with Business Partners and cross-functional teams, providing regular reports and presentations to senior leadership.
5. Use Earned Value Management techniques to analyze monthly performance, identify cost variances, and support mitigation plans.
6. Extract data and prepare performance reports, including variance analyses.
7. Manage monthly and quarterly financial forecasts for designated areas and contracts.
8. Assess Risks and Opportunities, aiding operational teams in mitigation efforts to enhance profitability.
9. Calculate program performance metrics, including progress, performance, and remaining efforts, considering impacts on Orders, Revenue, Earnings, and Cash.
10. Offer in-depth analysis and strategic recommendations to support business and finance team strategies.
11. Promote consistency and standardization within the Financial Analysis team, ensuring compliance with Boeing standards.
12. Develop performance metrics and management reports for program leadership.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in operations-facing finance roles, acting as a Business Partner to operational managers and executives.
• Self-motivated with the ability to establish reporting processes.
• Experience with EVM, preferably using CSPR, COBRA, and Open Plan.
• Strong team contributor with business (financial) acumen.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive and deliver business results.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Proficient in IT tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Qualified Accountant.
• Experience with Financial Operations using CSPR and EVM tools; background in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance, or Projects preferred.

Boeing Benefits:

• Competitive salary and incentives.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements to make a meaningful impact.
• Inclusive culture embracing diversity and individual voices.
• Parental leave options.
• Generous holiday and leave policies.
• Pension with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Company-paid BUPA Medical Plan.
• Sickness benefits and life insurance.
• Personal and career development programs.
• Well-being initiatives and programs.

Work Authorization: Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the UK; Boeing will not sponsor visas.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain UK security clearance is required.

Relocation: No relocation assistance provided; candidates must reside nearby or relocate at their own expense.

Applications close on May 07, 2025.

Additional Notes: This position does not involve export control restrictions, and sponsorship for visas is not available. The role is not a shift-based position. Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities.