Project Finance Analyst / Accountant

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

Job Description

The role of Project Finance Analyst / Accountant is an integral part of the current Projects Finance Team, ensuring financial control is held within the programme areas and ensuring continued compliance with all relevant GDUK and Corporate policies. The individual will need to be a self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to work as part of a team. The role encompasses total financial control of programs, bids & proposals activity, selected departmental budgets and some reconciliation work.

1. Provide Estimate at Complete (EAC) data for Projects, ensuring data integrity and adherence to corporate policies
2. Prepare quarterly, yearly and long-term strategic plan (LRSP) forecasts
3. Conduct financial analysis on existing Projects, including revised forecasts and monthly actuals variance analysis
4. Ensure revenue recognition (IFRS 15/ASC606) compliance and generate programme EACs to support this process
5. Support bids and proposal activity, including costing, pricing, evaluating and preparing presentations
6. Complete Programme tasks on a weekly and monthly basis, responding to queries in a thorough and timely manner
7. Support the timely and accurate completion of selected Mission Systems UK corporate financial reporting
8. Assist in the preparation of the operational overhead spend plan for the long-term business plan
9. Support the Finance Systems Manager with the monthly close of the Oracle system and ad-hoc analysis as required

Qualifications

To be successful in the role you will be or have the following:

1. Confident at presenting financial information to all audiences with varying levels of financial understanding
2. Able to implement change and process improvements
3. Strong analytical capacity to identify trends and problems and make recommendations in response
4. Professional accountancy qualification or qualified by experience - AAT or CAT
5. Strong finance background
6. Proficient in MS office applications (Excel/PowerPoint)
7. Knowledge of ERP Systems ideally Oracle
8. Knowledge of Hyperion Systems would be desirable

Additional Information

Salary for this position is £30,800 to £38,500 depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package. We would ideally like this role to be a minimum of 3/4 days per week on site.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

1. A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
2. A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
3. A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company - learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.