Job Description:
Financial Analyst
12 month FTC
Kidlington, Oxford
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About our team...
Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.
AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.
AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
Description/Overall purpose of the Job
Financial Analyst to work as part of the Finance Controlling team in Oxford Airport.
Main responsibilities
Campaigns/Offers: Liaise with the Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of offers, following the costing and pricing process.
Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals – linking with Primavera scheduling tool
Forecast: Assist in the preparation of EAC forecasts incorporating reviews of the P&L, balance sheet and cash
Report deviations to plan regarding programme, finance and resource status, enabling forecasting of costs to complete using and updating the forecasting model
Risk management & Internal controls: monitor adherence to company policies and procedures and the relevant accounting standards
Monitor and maintain billing milestones in line with contract requirements
Project Reporting and Managing in SAP for training and repair projects
Assist the Financial Controller to achieve its objectives
Ad-hoc Reporting – Produce ad-hoc reports as required (Hours & Productivity, Project Costs, reports for auditors, etc.) Liaison with external auditors
SAP key user for CO module including acceptance testing and management and control of JIRA tickets.
Work with IM on the development of financial processes within SAP – continuous updates of SAP functionality
Review of SAP roles
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Strong knowledge of SAP FI and CO
Analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills
Strong inter personnel skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms with internal customers.
Good working knowledge of accountancy principles
Good oral and written communication skills
Use of MS office and Excel
Ability to coordinate a number of tasks simultaneously, and to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
A structured /methodical approach to all planning/tracking tasks
Good report and procedure writing skills
Solid understanding of work package management and work package control
Knowledge of risk management principles
A structured /methodical approach to all planning/tracking tasks
Desirable
Education, Qualifications or Training
Essential
Part/Newly qualified Accountant
Bachelor degree in business administration/finance or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience which as provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field
Experience of working with SAP
Knowledge of scheduling tools such as Primavera (P6)
Desirable
KPI’s
About you
Analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills, displays good attention to detail.
Keen to deliver a “service approach” to other departments.
To be a strong team player.
Have a flexible approach particularly for month end and year end deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms with internal customers.
Able to develop contacts with Group colleagues and external auditors as required.
Additional requirements
Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
Travel within UK and occasional travel within Europe
Full driving licence preferred but not essential
The Reward
In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:
Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6, employee 4 basic
Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
Bikes to Work (up to 3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
Health-care Cash Scheme
Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
Health Assessments
Travel Insurance
Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
Data Protection
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK LtdEmployment Type:
Fixed term-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
Controlling By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom&64;airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
