Senior Bid and Project Controller

2 months ago

Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom Thales Full time
Job Summary

Thales is seeking a Senior Bid and Project Controller to act as a Finance Business Partner for small, large, and critical programs, as well as new bids to support the Finance, Bid, and Program Management, Sales, and Executive Teams in various tasks, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, project tracking, bid and proposal finance, financial engineering, and completing periodic reports.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for program reviews: planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Build scenario analysis to explain the financial impacts whenever requested; Highlight/ manage program risks and opportunities in conjunction with Program Managers.
  • Partner with all levels of the Programs Department and Bid Finance to ensure robust financials and operational governance from project set up through to project delivery; Supporting Sales and Bid Management by making financial assessments on new opportunities and qualifying the return on investment through scenario analysis; Supporting the Thales bid gate 0-3 process to ensure that all financial processes are adhered to and validated in accordance with documented procedures of Thales Group.
  • Deliver program financials within contractual baselines: full scope of programs captured and risks/opportunities are identified; Prepare program financial baselines - Initial budget, validate changes and maintain updated business plans over the life of each program with appropriate tracking of assumptions and related variances analysis; Forecasting for all monthly and multi-year budgets (MYB) to include revenue and gross margin for all programs in his/her project portfolio; Ensure all costs against programs and departments are properly recorded, reconciled, and analyzed; Accountable for ensuring all program financials are consistent with all internal policies & procedures.
  • Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Accounts Receivable to ensure that all the components of revenue are accounted for in accordance with the contractual terms: billing, credit, rebate; Evaluate and assess program contingencies and program efficiency metrics, reviewing trends and providing forward-looking analysis; Accountable for ensuring all program financials are consistent with all internal policies & procedures.
  • Support internal and external auditors' reviews and ensures that full documentation and account reconciliations, including but not limited to, program estimates at completion, are provided in a timely manner.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with 5+ years of relevant accounting or finance-related experience or a Master's degree in Finance or Accounting with 4+ years of relevant accounting or finance-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Financial analysis and financial modeling experience, budgeting, forecasting, and planning; Prior experience working with Bids and/or Program finance required.
  • Prior experience with principles of revenue and cost recognition and deferral, and financial statements; Prior experience on risk assessment, risk management, and mitigation for P&L and Balance Sheet required.
  • Financial Systems (i.e. SAP, Primavera or similar) experience; Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), including advanced Microsoft Excel and Access knowledge and experience required.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; Ability to work autonomously as a lead and provide sound financial advice to Program Management & Bid Management.
  • Excellent judgment, planning, and organizational skills; Analytical rigor and detail orientation with strong time management skills; Ability to receive general instructions on critical business requirements and to prioritize on key deadlines; Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction, but receives additional specific instructions from Team Leader for new, difficult, or special projects/assignments.
What We Offer

The anticipated TTC range for this role is $74, $149,735.60 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

  • Elective Health and Dental plans.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
  • Company-paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
  • Company-provided Life Insurance.
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