Operational Financial Controller
Operational Financial Controller
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Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Finance team to join our Space business. Due to a recent change in the team the business now seeks an Operational Financial Controller to join this dynamic and collaborative team. Working with multiple stakeholders within Thales Alenia Space UK and the wider Joint venture organization.
Responsibilities:
Month End accounting and reporting such as Trial Balance Journals Reporting and ensuring month end closure is achieved.
Cash monitoring and reporting.
Overhead Analysis and Control.
Oversight of the Capex process and reporting.
Cost Transfers / Recharges management.
Budgeting and Forecasting of overheads capex.
VAT and Deferred duty oversight.
Some ERP administration and problem solving activities.
Interface with centralized service for Debtors Creditors Cash etc.
Supporting other finance function requirements Reporting / Audits / Rates agreements.
Ensure financial integrity and adherence to processes.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for an individual with ideally experience of Financial Accounting within an engineering / manufacturing / project background. You will have the ability to interact and communicate complex issues with stakeholders at all levels in a Matrix organisation.
The right person for the role will be a team player who has the ability to assimilate and analyse technical financial and commercial information as well as being an expert in Excel.
A good working understanding of ERP systems (ideally Oracle) would be an advantage.
Desirable
Whilst specific knowledge of the French Language is not a prerequisite for this position it would be advantageous to facilitate activities across the Thales Alenia Space business.
Qualifications:
A professional accounting qualification. Ideally CIMA or ACCA would be great however experience within Financial Accounting Environment is paramount.
The role does require some travel between sites Bristol and Harwell (near Oxford) but not extensive.
If you feel that this is the role for you please send us your CV today.
Security Clearance Requirement:
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC) . It would be advantageous if currently held however if not currently held it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo achieve and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks.
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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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
