Project Finance Analyst (PP&C)

Collins Aerospace; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Private Medical Insurance

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance & Income Protection

25 days Annual Leave

Employee Discounts

Support with professional fees

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Crawley is seeking a Program, Planning & Control Analyst to monitor project budgets, perform financial variance analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a background in finance, proficiency in Excel, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or background in Finance, or early-stage finance-related qualifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on monthly Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Continuously track project budgets, deadlines, and schedule changes.
• Perform variance analysis on sales, costs, margin %, and billings.
• Review and interpret financial reports, providing insights and recommendations.
• Conduct month-end analyses, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with project leadership across engineering, PM, contracts, FP&A, and accounting to understand resources, schedules, costs, billing, and terms.
• Plan labour, contractor, material, and direct expenses; manage revenue recognition to support regional sales forecasts.
• Set up and manage new contracts, contract modifications, budgets, and forecasts in SAP and Cobra reporting tools.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance or related qualifications

Tools

SAP

Cobra

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Program, Planning & Control (PP&C) Analyst, you will:

• Monitor and report on monthly Estimates at Completion (EACs) to ensure contractual, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
• Continuously track project budgets, deadlines, and schedule changes, report progress to Project and Account Managers.
• Perform variance analysis on sales, costs, margin %, and billings; understand financial implications of projects.
• Review, analyse, and interpret financial reports, providing insights and recommendations.
• Conduct month-end analyses, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with project leadership teams across engineering, PM, contracts, FP&A, and accounting to understand resources, schedules, costs, billing, and contractual terms.
• Plan labour, contractor, material, and direct expenses; manage revenue recognition to support regional sales forecasts.
• Set up and manage new contracts, contract modifications, budgets, and forecasts within SAP and Cobra reporting tools.
• Assist with Project Status Reviews (PSRs) and track action items to closure.
• Support accurate coding of purchase orders, supplier invoices, and time charging, as well as broader financial matters for the EMEA business unit.
• Support regional cash reporting and administration of SAP projects, networks, and internal orders.
• Liaise with global PP&C teams, project managers, engineers, and stakeholders at all levels.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced skills in project financial management and cost control.
• Exposure to global PP&C practices and processes within a multinational organisation.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, Cobra reporting, and financial analysis tools.
• Collaboration and business partnering across cross-functional teams.
• Strategic financial planning, forecasting, and revenue recognition techniques.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree or background in Finance, or early-stage finance-related qualifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.).

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
• Fantastic Pension Scheme which operates as a 2:1 match up to 10%
• Life Assurance & Group Income Protection Scheme participation
• 25 days Annual Leave plus public holidays plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
• Employee Discounts and Flexible Benefits platform
• Staff Discounts
• Support with professional fees
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• And so much more!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management.

Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career?

Learn more and apply now!

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