Finance Business Partner/Lead Analyst

3 weeks ago

Gloucester, United Kingdom GE Full time
Job Description SummaryResponsible for providing financial planning, analysis and reporting for the Dowty P&L. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; The successful candidate will work in partnership with the business and the rest of the finance team, including COE's.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
  • Finance Business Partner: Work with the P&L, providing financial guidance and steering business towards successful and compliant financial decisions/outcomes. A proactive approach to program cost analysis, budget control and productivity. 
  • Contract profitability: Prepare, understand, analyse, and communicate actual contract/programme profitability (did v bid).
  • COE/GOF business contact: Liaise with Accounting Centre of Excellence, other COEâs and Global Operations Finance, who support the business, to ensure smooth, efficient processes which generate accurate and timely business financials. 
  • Reporting and Analytics: Prepare, report and analyse business financials, including profit and cash walks, cost centre reporting, working with business to identify operational drivers and dynamic actions.
  • Long Range forecasting: Work with business value stream leaders and other functions to support the preparation and review of the medium- and long-term planning cycles of the business e.g. Budget and Strategic Plan.
  • Short Range Forecasting & Delivery: Be an integral finance business partner to support the business forecasting rhythms, identifying risks and opportunities, with mitigation plans to ensure OP targets are met/exceeded. Build processes/cadence to reduce forecast volatility. Embed tools and processes within IT systems to automate process.
  • Cost control: Strong operational connectivity, working with accountable cost owners to plan, monitor and challenge costs, including actions to reduce/eliminate cost and drive productivity.
  • Funding: Identify opportunities and drive optimal use of external funding sources for example, engineering cost, including submissions.
  • ERP: Be a key finance expert in the planning and execution of Dowty ERP transition from Syteline to Oracle â including data cleansing, process documentation, testing and training. Go-live Q2 2024.
  • Finance Lean Expert: Proactively embed, train, and facilitate lean principles and process improvement activity within Dowty finance and the broader Dowty business, including continuation of the âFinance for Non-Financeâ training programme.

Required Qualifications
  • Professional accounting qualification 
  • This role requires advanced experience in the Finance & FP&A Operations. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
  • Advance knowledge of Excel required


Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong commercial/business acumen
  • A âcan-doâ attitude
  • Process driven with key attention to detail and task / achievement focused
  • Proven analytical skill set & strategic mind-set
  • Demonstrated leadership & ability to influence in a cross-functional, matrix team environment

Flexible Working


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


Total Reward


At Dowty Propellers 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 Dowty Propellers 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   
  • Performance related bonus       
  • 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.


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Additional Information

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