Dowty Propellers

SeniorFP&AAnalyst

Gloucester, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior FP&A Analyst at Dowty Propellers. Skills: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Microsoft Excel, ERP Systems. Develop, manage, and monitor the programme budget. Provide financial input for the project proposal”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure the financial health and compliance of this high profile programme; ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency; support decision making and maintain financial health of the project; ensure that financial controls and processes are robust and compliant; ensure project financial health; higher efficiency and productivity gains

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Ability to judge and propose alternate solutions to address more complicated and day to day problems; problem-solving skills; ability to think critically

Eligibility Requirements

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained, Right to Work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, understanding of accounting and financial principles and practices, Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Exceptional analytical skills, In depth knowledge and experience of Microsoft Excel, Proficiency in financial software and ERP Systems, Demonstrated ability and experience of working with customers, A confident and articulate communicator, both verbally and written, Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, Proven experience of recognising and owning challenges, capturing inputs to drive critical decision making and analysis to deliver financial performance, problem-solving skills, ability to think critically, Commitment to safety, quality, and integrity, Demonstrated competency in using standard Microsoft applications, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

What You'll Do.

and monitor the programme budget

Provide financial input for the project proposal

Conduct regular financial reviews and analysis

Prepare and present financial reports and variance analysis

Manage project related financial transactions

Ensure project financial records are accurate and comply

Improve and maintain a robust project accounting system

Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies

Develop and refine financial models and tools

Lead the initiatives to enhance accuracy and timeliness

Work with internal and external auditors

Perform monthly cost and spend management activities

Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate risks

Support continuous improvement initiatives

Support bid and proposal estimates

Develop a rhythm of continuous improvement

Monitor and communicate project status

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-Functional co-ordination across multiple functions; work closely with the other finance peers, project managers, engineers, other functions and senior leadership; collaboration with the project management teams; Collaborate with project teams

Communication Scope

A confident and articulate communicator, both verbally and written; Excellent communication skills; Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments clearly and concisely to stakeholders

Process & Methodology

programme budget, project proposal, project management teams, program management decision making, project scheduling, cost control processes, work breakdown structure methodologies

Full Job Description

# ******Job Description Summary****** We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) analyst to ensure the financial health and compliance of this high profile programme. The role requires a deep understanding of project accounting, reporting, collating detailed costs from our ERP system along with traceable evidence of expenditure types such as labour, materials, subcontract, purchase and work order details etc. The successful candidate will work closely with the other finance peers, project managers, engineers, other functions and senior leadership to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency. # **Job Description** **Role & Responsibilities** * Cross-Functional co-ordination across multiple functions, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality assurance and supply chain. * Develop, manage, and monitor the programme budget, including forecasting and variance analysis. * Provide financial input for the project proposal, including cost estimation, pricing, strategy and risk management. * Ability to judge and propose alternate solutions to address more complicated and day to day problems. * Conduct regular financial reviews and analysis to support decision making and maintain financial health of the project. * Prepare and present financial reports and variance analysis along with Project dashboard to the Dowty / GE Aerospace focals, NPI Programs Leader, wider project and senior management. * Manage project related financial transactions, including invoicing, payments, and cost allocations. * Ensure project financial records are accurate and comply with company policies, GAAP and industry standards. * Improve and maintain a robust project accounting system to track costs, revenue, and profitability by project work package, phase, and component. * Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project management teams. * Develop and refine financial models and to

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