Financial Analyst

 

FINANCIAL ANALYST 

 

Job Description: 

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 

As Financial Analyst you will report into the Financial Controller and assist them to achieve objectives. You will be responsible for providing accurate variance analysis for departmental budgets. You will also have to explain results which are under or over budget. As the successful candidate you will assist in the preparation of the company business plan and forecasts with reference to OPEX costs and provide an internal audit function to ensure financial controls are adhered to.

 

Main responsibilities 

• Assist the Financial Controller to achieve its objectives
• OPEX – Monthly Reporting and Analysis; Correction of errors; Review meetings with Budget Holders; Monthly OPEX Consolidated Actuals vs. Budget report for FD.
• Month End – participating in Month End Close.
• Monthly Reporting – Produce a range of Monthly Reports eg for Budget Holders, Internal Dashboard (includes OPEX, Productivity, Headcount, Activity Focus, etc.)
• Hours Booking – running and distributing weekly Missing Hours reports; monthly hours booking error reports and corrections; support for Administrators with hours booking issues
• Project Reporting and Managing in SAP
• Ad-hoc Reporting – Produce ad-hoc reports as required (Hours & Productivity, Project Costs, reports for auditors, etc.) Liaison with external auditors.
• Year End – Upload of OPEX budget / Cost Centre allocations / hourly rates in SAP / etc.

 

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 in particular, plus knowledge of Google suite would be advantageous
• 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

 

Education, Qualifications or Training 

Essential 

• Part/Newly qualified Accountant
• Bachelor degree in business administration or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

 

Desirable 

• Experience in an accounting/controlling department is desired.
• Overhead and hourly rate experience preferable

 

About you 

• Analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills.
• 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.
• Good attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Good time management
• Creative, Innovative and uses Initiative

 

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.
• Develop contact with Group colleagues and external auditors as required.

 

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 Ltd

 

Employment Type: 

Permanent

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Experience Level: 

Professional

 

Job Family: 

Controlling <JF-FI-FO>

 

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 [email protected].

 

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.