Finance Business Unit Integrator - Digital & Future Programmes (IS)

Finance Business Unit Integrator - Digital & Future Programmes (IS)

Company:BDUKL - United Kingdom

Job ID:

Date Posted:2024-04-18

Location:GBR - Bristol, UK, GBR - Gosport, UK

Job Description Qualifications:

Introduction:

The Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Digital and Future programmes team is looking for a experienced finance professional with strong business partnering skills to join the UK team as a Finance Business Unit Integrator within the Digital & Future Programmes (D&FP) business supporting the Information Services business.

About the role:

Boeing UK works closely with our customers to provide ongoing support and services to multiple public sector organisations for the UK government and MoD. 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. There will be opportunity for some virtual and hybrid working depending on business needs.

The role has the opportunity to 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, Financial Planning & Analysis, Estimating & Pricing aswell as interfacing very closely with the Financial Analysis Centre of Expertise (CoE). It will be key that the successful applicant partners with key contacts across the business in support of Financial Operations for the programme they will be supporting.

We have a strong 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. We will do our utmost to develop you and to ensure that you progress within the team, and enjoy a full career with the Boeing Company. At Boeing we’re committed to rewarding excellence and fostering an inclusive environment where team members are seen, heard, valued, respected and fully engaged.

Position Responsibilities:

Act as Business Unit Integrator for the portfolio of contracts within the D&FP Business, managing the business priorities and driving the outputs of the financial analysts supporting from a CoE perspective.

There will be an expectation that this role provides direction and coaching to either other members of the BUI or CoE teams.

The key point of contact for the Programme Director, attending monthly programme reviews and partnering with cross functional stakeholders

Full cycle project accounting responsibility throughout the life cycle (which could include proposal development, implementation & execution through to contract closure)

Lead the financial Estimates At Complete (EAC) in collaboration with Business Partners and cross-functional teams and provide regular reporting and presentations to Senior Leadership

Utilize Earned Value Management techniques and tools to interpret, analyse and understand monthly performance information, the drivers behind any cost variances and support the preparation of mitigation and action plans to resolve any issues

Manage the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process across designated business areas and contracts

Manage the potential impact of Risks and Opportunities and support operational teams to identify and implement mitigation plans driving profitability

Report 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 business.

Support consistency and standardization across the wider BDUK Finance team, ensuring compliance to Boeing standards and requirements

Support the development of performance reporting metrics and management information for use by programme leadership team

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience working within an operations-facing finance team, acting as a Business Partner to key Operational Managers & Executives

A self-starter, comfortable with challenging established processes and driving improvements

Experience of leading a team of finance professionals

Prior experience of EVM

Prior experience of SAP

Financial & Commercial Business Acumen

Strong Written and Oral Communication skills

Experience of driving and delivering Business Results

Focus on Customer satisfaction

IT proficient (particularly Excel, Powerpoint)

Qualified Accountant or similar

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to obtain a UK Security Check clearance.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:Not an export control position

Safety Sensitive:This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type:Regular

Job Code:9AHEI4 (916)