Senior FP&A Analyst

RTX; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst in Harlow, UK. This hybrid role focuses on financial planning and analysis, requiring strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel. Candidates should have a degree or be part-qualified accountants, and experience in defense or aerospace sectors is desirable. The position involves leading reporting cycles and working closely with finance teams and senior stakeholders to drive business insights and improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with a desire for understanding the business model.
• High level of competence in Excel and demonstrable process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly reporting cycles for the current year and long-range plan.
• Supervise and manage the workload of the Finance graduate.
• Prepare insightful ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Strong communication

Excel modelling

Process improvement

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Degree (ideally 2:1)

Part-qualified/newly qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Cognos

BW

Job description

Date Posted : Country :

United Kingdom

Location :

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

Position Role Type : Unspecified

Job Title : Senior FP&A Analyst

Function : Finance

Location : Harlow (Hybrid)

Clearance Required : SC Eligible

Duration : Permanent

Hours : Full Time 37 hours

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer we are dedicated to fuelling innovation nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment abundant opportunities for professional development and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together we are not just advancing technology; were building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

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.

Skills and Experience :

Essential :

• 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

Key Responsibilities :

RUK Forecasting

• Lead monthly current year Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan reporting cycles.
• Recognised as the organisations expert in terms of the financial forecast.

Support Monthly Reporting Requirements

• Lead 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.
• Manage various quarterly reporting requirements including SJE (Significant Judgments and Events) US Tax Group returns etc. Ad hoc analysis requests.

Other

• Supervise and manage the workload and rotation of the Finance graduate
• 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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1