Product Analyst

Location: Belfast United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land sea and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation our platforms cover all levels from very shortrange systems to extended protection across the entire battlespace including Airspace Mobility Solutions Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence Optronics and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK we research develop and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace Defence Security and Space. Your health and wellbeing matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours job sharing home working or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Product Analyst

Location: Belfast

Looking for a role to kick start your career in Finance Interested in a company that will fully support your training and development Apply now!

What the role has to offer:

• Support with your career aspirations and training needs including formal accounting qualifications.

• Work with an organisation at the forefront of the industry and for a function which is in growth mode.

• Join a collaborative and dynamic team who will support you and your career team.

Our Opportunity

Integrated Airspaceprotection Systems (IAS) operates primarily within the defence market delivering equipment & services but also has a presence in the space market building satellite propulsion system and are looking a Product Analyst to join the Finance team.

Due to growth IAS finance now have an exciting opportunity for a Product Analyst to join the team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of products by providing the financials across key contracts along with other financial responsibilities. The role is broad and will be a

challenging and rewarding opportunity where your contribution to the team will have a real impact on the success of the business as a whole.

Day to day you will:

• Assist Finance function analysis and support across the team.

• Assist product accountants and product managers in the preparation of monthly review packs

• Prepare product analysis & cost variance reports and propose corrective action(s)

• Liaise with/deputise for finance project accountant(s) to ensure contract reporting is timely accurate and risks & opportunities are presented for consideration at MPS/QPRs

• Provide timely and accurate financial data to support successful management of the

• business

• Prepare product estimates for Multi Year Budget & rolling monthly forecast information

• Work closely with the wider IAS finance team providing advice & support assisting with invoicing.

• Proactively supporting the product teams

• Provide TM1 Input support for rolling forecast/ MYB

• Provide key inputs for the production of internal and external audit requirements

• Carrying out month end processing activities completing product analysis monthly accruals and reports

• Providing timely and accurate financial data to support successful management of the business including production of monthly and adhoc financial report

About you:

You will have a Finance or Manufacturing background with a strong skillset within Excel and data management tools with a proven track record of being able to quickly assimilate and analyse technical financial & commercial data/information

Experience providing financial and technical analysis along with some practical and working experience of ERP systems such as Oracle. Ideally two years experience in providing financial/ technical analysis.

An understanding of programme/contract/product accounting would be an advantage.

You should be a team player and key contributor / collaborator within your function. We are flexible in terms of experience and will support you to develop an amazing career and life long qualifications. You should be studying towards related finance qualification AAT CIMA or ACCA (or equivalent).

What We Can Offer

Were committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people and to achieve this we offer market leading training development and experiences along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority so youll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse global organisation.

Flexibility

Your health and wellbeing matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours job sharing home working or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

If you are interested in this role we would encourage you to have informal chat with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrierfree recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neurodiverse applicants or those with a disability or longterm condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles or the Early Careers Teamfor graduate and apprentice roles.

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