FP&A Analyst

Raytheon UK; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and aerospace is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with finance teams and senior stakeholders, contributing to decision-making processes. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and a background in finance. The position is hybrid, allowing for flexibility in location with occasional travel to Harlow.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with a desire for understanding the business model.
• Ability to convey financial data effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risks and Opportunities Management process.
• Support monthly reporting requirements including Ops Pack.
• Prepare insightful ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Communication

Excel modelling

Attention to detail

Education

Degree (ideally 2:1)

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-12

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GBR01:Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Job Title: FP&A Analyst

Function: Finance

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 37 hours

Location(s): Flexible on UK Location with occasional travel to Harlow / Hybrid.

Security Clearance Requirements: SC

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

• 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.
• Deliver Risk and Opportunity reporting to internal and external stakeholders to the required timelines and standards.
• 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

• Support regular internal Raytheon UK and US Parent Company reporting requirements including Ops Pack, Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan and supporting Speaker Notes.
• Deliver Month End and Pre-Month end specific reports that contribute to an efficient and effective close process.
  
  

Other

• Challenge, innovate and make recommendations as to how to improve processes
• Special projects including other finance support.
• Preparation of insightful ad hoc financial analysis to support key decision making. Understanding financial impacts of business decisions.
• Collaborate with peers and senior stakeholders to maximise effectiveness of processes and deliverables.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong communicator with a desire for understanding the business model and providing meaningful and actionable insight.
• Ability to convey financial data to the layperson in an effective manner.
• Working as part of a team, with an eye for detail and drive for accuracy.
• Assumed system skills: high level of competence on excel modelling and history of demonstrable process improvement
• Methodical, hardworking, enthusiastic and able to work well under pressure.
• Inquisitive approach to day-to-day tasks, with a desire to question and challenge data.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, often with demanding time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in defence, aerospace, cyber security or other technical sectors.
• Previous FP&A background.
• 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
  
  

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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