Senior Finance Manager FP&A Management

Here at Dowty a GE Aerospace company due to an internal promotion we have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager - FP&A to join our onsite team at our cutting edge engineering site near Gloucester. Youll be instrumental in delivering financial planning analysis and reporting to our GE Aerospace Corporate stakeholders a business or a P&L within a business. Youll have in-depth knowledge of finance best practices and how your own area integrates with others; youll have working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Key Responsibilities

• Own weekly P&L and cash forecasts ensuring accuracy insight and timely delivery.

• Lead quarterly P&L and cash forecasts for the current year and year1 integrating inputs from programs supply chain departmental budget owners and site finance teams.

• Challenge assumptions and provide clear variance analysis against forecast prior year and prior quarter.

• Coordinate monthly forecast cycles and produce highquality commentary explaining deviations from quarterly commitments.

• Partner with business leaders to define and track action plans to close performance gaps.

• Lead the annual budget and longrange planning processes ensuring alignment with strategy operational targets and financial expectations.

• Own divisional monthend reporting and develop performance commentary for the CFO and senior leadership team.

• Coordinate closely with Controllership to ensure a timely highquality financial close.

• Manage coach and develop two FP&A analysts ensuring delivery of goals and professional growth.

• Provide financial expertise and partnership to stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

• Coordinate with P&AT and Aerospace FP&A teams to submit forecasts and actuals in line with global calendars ensuring zerodefect submissions.

• Work closely with the business on other adhoc projects as required.

• Support investment and commercial approvals in accordance with FIN86 policy.

• Act as deputy for the CFO as required.

• Lead FP&A improvement initiatives strengthening process quality cycle times and integration of FLIGHTDECK.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• FP&A experience gained within a complex production or manufacturing environment. Ideally within aerospace or a similar regulated safety critical environment - e.g. aviation defence automotive etc

• A high level of business acumen - with a demonstrated ability to understand and influence revenue margin and cash drivers in a relevant industry

• Strong financial modelling P&L/BS/CF variance analysis and KPI dashboarding; advanced Excel; familiarity with ERP and planning tools

• Demonstrated experience in FP&A financial forecasting budgeting and performance analysis

• Strong communication and storytelling with data; can simplify complex analyses for non-finance stakeholders

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or other business-related field and strong progressive accounting or finance experience

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to link operational drivers to financial outcomes

• Demonstrable ability to challenge assumptions and influence crossfunctional stakeholders

• Experience leading and developing finance professionals - this position will have two direct reports so requires strong people leadership experience

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver highquality outputs within tight timeframes

• Continuous improvement mindset with familiarity in modern FP&A tools (preferred)

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• Deep knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP Accounting

• Deep knowledge on Long Range accounting

• Deep knowledge of accounting closing processes and procedures

• Strong commercial acumen and deal orientated approach

• Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information different or unexpected circumstances and/or to work in complex situations

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams properly manage priorities and drive execution

• Advance computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (excel PowerPoint Word etc.)

• ERP systems knowledge (Oracle/HFM)

• Sound understanding of global process and transactional flows

• Experience working in a matrixed environment

• Chartered Accountant (FCMA/CGMA/CPA)

• EU work permit.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection

• Private medical cover

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.