FP&A Specialist

Role Overview

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

Flexible Working

We will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment.

About the Role

The Ultra Finance function leads the budgeting and forecasting processes and supports the strategy process, as well as managing performance against Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a FP&A Analyst to join the PCS Finance Function. We are looking for someone who is strong dealing with financials, accounting, and data analytics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the FP&A Director in preparation of reports and carrying out analysis for key stakeholders.
2. Develop a deep understanding of the data driving the reporting by ensuring the accuracy of the data and implementing improvements to either the data or the processes driving the data where required.
3. Support the FP&A Director on monthly reporting and analysis of key metrics, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all deliverables.
4. Provide key inputs and variance analysis in support of monthly board pack presentation.
5. Collaborate with operations and sales teams to ensure consistency in forward looking data and reinforce a known 'single source of truth' datapoint.
6. Drive the continuous improvement of the finance function from a process, operational, and systems perspective.
7. Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as required supporting the broader finance transformation.

Requirements

• Qualified or near qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with planning, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
• Strong MS Excel skill and sound knowledge of financial modelling.
• Experience with manipulating large data sets to provide financial analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to building teamwork.
• Knowledge of IFS, Power BI, Power Query or reporting consolidation tools (desirable).

What We Offer

• Flexible working within core working hours.
• Early Finish on a Friday.
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package (benefits such as, retail vouchers, gym discounts, health screening and more).
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.

Equality and Diversity

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.