Senior Financial Analyst

Boeing; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Continuous learning

Inclusive culture

Pension plan (10% employer)

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join the UK team. You will partner with operational managers, support cross-functional projects, and provide financial insights to enable timely decisions. Hybrid working options are available across multiple UK sites.

The role emphasizes EVM-based reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and development opportunities within a busy, growth-focused environment. Strong communication and proactivity are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operations-facing finance role acting as a business partner to operational leaders.
• Proactive with reporting cadences and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid financial acumen and ability to drive business results.
• Customer-focused with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior finance support to management for timely, accurate decision making.
• Lead full-cycle project accounting including proposals, implementation and closure.
• Perform EAC analysis with cross-functional teams and present to Senior Leadership.
• Apply Earned Value Management to interpret monthly performance and cost variances.
• Prepare variance analyses and performance reports for programme leadership.
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly forecasting across contracts and business areas.
• Model risks and opportunities and support mitigation plans driving profitability.
• Analyze programme performance including orders, revenue, earnings and cash.
• Support standardisation of reporting and compliance with Boeing standards.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Proactive

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

CSPR

EVM

COBRA

Open Plan

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited Boeing UK work closely with our customers to provide ongoing support and services to multiple public sector organisations for the UK government and MoD.

Role Overview 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 opportunity for virtual or hybrid working depending on business needs. This role will have the opportunity to work within a team which spans both current in-work and new contracts within a fun and challenging business growth environment with offices in multiple sites across the UK. You will will work on cross functional teams for both daily work as well as special projects, interacting and collaborating with other functions/teams such as Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain as well as interactions with other elements of the UK&I Finance & Commercial team such as Accounting and Financial Planning and Analysis. It will be key that the successful individual partners with key contacts across the business in support of Financial Operations for the programme they will be supporting. There will be a focus on skill development and career progression throughout the different areas of the finance function and the individual will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a pro-active, fast paced, dynamic environment. Opportunities for professional development with external accreditations are also available for further career development. We will do our utmost to develop you and to ensure that you progress within the team, and enjoy a full career with Boeing. At Boeing we’re committed to rewarding excellence and fostering an inclusive environment where team members are seen, heard, valued, respected and fully engaged.

Responsibilities:

• Act as senior financial analyst providing the management team financial support and information to enable timely and accurate decision making
• Full cycle project accounting support depending on their stage in the life cycle (which could include proposal development, implementation & execution through to contract closure)
• Perform financial Estimates At Complete (EAC) support in collaboration with Business Partners and cross-functional teams to support the work scope, and provide regular reporting and presentations to Senior Leadership
• Utilize Earned Value Management techniques and tools to interpret, analyze and understand monthly performance information, the drivers behind any cost variances and support the preparation of mitigation and action plans to resolve any issues
• Extracting data and compiling performance reports while assisting with preparing variance analyses
• Manage the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process across designated business areas and contracts
• Calculate the potential impact of Risks and Opportunities and support operational teams to identify and implement mitigation plans driving profitability
• Calculate programme performance including progress to plan, performance taken, and remaining effort, including effects on Orders, Revenue, Earnings & Cash
• Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations for the business and support strategy development and strategic direction for the financial operations team
• Support consistency and standardization across the wider BDUK Financial Analysis team, ensuring compliance to Boeing standards and requirements
• Support the development of performance reporting metrics and management information for use by programme leadership team

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Previous experience working within an operations-facing finance team, acting as a Business Partner to key Operational Managers & Executives.
• A self-starter, comfortable with establishing required reporting drumbeats and processes.
• Skilled team member/contributor.
• Business (Financial) Acumen.
• Strong Written and Oral Communication skills.
• Experience of driving and delivering Business Results.
• Focus on Customer satisfaction.
• IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Qualified Accountant.
• Experience in Financial Operations using CSPR and EVM tool suits.
• Background in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance or Project preferred.
• Prior experience of EVM (preferably using CSPR, COBRA and Open Plan).

Boeing Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution (with 5% employee contributions)
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
• Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll
• Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.
• Language Requirements: Not Applicable
• Education: Not Applicable
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
• Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
• Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award
• Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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