Senior Finance Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to provide essential financial support within a dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage in strategic analysis, and contribute to financial decision-making processes. With a focus on skill development and career progression, the successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, supported by opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to inclusivity. Join a company that values your contributions and fosters an engaging workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive and diverse culture

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Medical and insurance benefits

Family leave options

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Partner within an operations-facing finance team.
• Strong team contributor with business acumen and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide management with financial support and information for decision-making.
• Support full cycle project accounting from proposal to contract closure.
• Use Earned Value Management techniques to analyze performance and support mitigation.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Business Partnering

EVM Tools

Project Accounting

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

CSPR

COBRA

Open Plan

Job description

The Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) team is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join the UK team, providing key financial support. There will be opportunities for some virtual or hybrid working depending on business needs. Boeing UK works closely with our customers to provide ongoing support and services to multiple public sector organizations for the UK government and MoD. This role offers the chance to work within a team spanning both current in-work and new contracts in a dynamic and growing environment with offices across the UK.

The individual will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams on daily tasks and special projects, engaging with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and elements of the UK&I Finance & Commercial team such as Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis. Partnering with key contacts across the business to support Financial Operations for their assigned programmes is essential.

This role emphasizes skill development and career progression across the finance function. The successful candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for external professional development and accreditation are available. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where team members are valued and engaged.

Responsibilities:

• Provide management with financial support and information for timely and accurate decision-making
• Support full cycle project accounting, from proposal development to contract closure
• Perform Estimates At Complete (EAC) in collaboration with Business Partners and cross-functional teams, and present reports to Senior Leadership
• Use Earned Value Management techniques to analyze monthly performance, identify cost variances, and support mitigation plans
• Extract data and prepare performance reports and variance analyses
• Manage financial forecasting processes quarterly and monthly
• Assess Risks and Opportunities, supporting operational teams to implement mitigation strategies
• Calculate programme performance metrics, including progress, remaining efforts, and impacts on Orders, Revenue, Earnings, and Cash
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to support business growth and financial strategy
• Ensure compliance and standardization across the Financial Analysis team
• Develop performance reporting metrics for programme leadership

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience as a Business Partner within an operations-facing finance team
• Self-starter with established reporting processes
• Prior experience with EVM tools like CSPR, COBRA, and Open Plan
• Strong team contributor with business acumen
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to deliver results and focus on customer satisfaction
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Qualified Accountant with experience in Financial Operations using CSPR and EVM

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Medical and insurance benefits
• Family leave options and wellbeing programs

Additional Information:

• Work Authorization: Must have legal right to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain UK security clearance required
• Relocation: Not offered; candidates must be local or relocate at their own expense