The Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) team is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join the UK team, providing key financial support. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid or virtual environment, collaborating with customers and supporting multiple public sector organisations for the UK government and the Ministry of Defence.
The analyst will work on cross‑functional teams for daily tasks and special projects, interacting with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Financial Planning & Analysis. The role will support Financial Operations for the programme, partnering with key contacts across the business.
Responsibilities
- Act as senior financial analyst providing the management team financial support and information to enable timely and accurate decision making.
- Full cycle project accounting support depending on their stage in the life cycle (which could include proposal development, implementation & execution through to contract closure).
- Perform financial Estimates At Complete (EAC) support in collaboration with Business Partners and cross‑functional teams to support the work scope, and provide regular reporting and presentations to Senior Leadership.
- Utilize Earned Value Management techniques and tools to interpret, analyse and understand monthly performance information, the drivers behind any cost variances and support the preparation of mitigation and action plans to resolve any issues.
- Extracting data and compiling performance reports while assisting with preparing variance analyses.
- Manage the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process across designated business areas and contracts.
- Calculate the potential impact of Risks and Opportunities and support operational teams to identify and implement mitigation plans driving profitability.
- Calculate programme performance including progress to plan, performance taken, and remaining effort, including effects on Orders, Revenue, Earnings & Cash.
- Provide in‑depth analysis and recommendations for the business and support strategy development and strategic direction for the financial operations team.
- Support consistency and standardisation across the wider BDUK Financial Analysis team, ensuring compliance to Boeing standards and requirements.
- Support the development of performance reporting metrics and management information for use by programme leadership team.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)
- Experience working within an operations‑facing finance team, acting as a Business Partner to key Operational Managers & Executives.
- A self‑starter, comfortable with establishing required reporting drumbeats and processes.
- Prior experience of EVM (preferably using CSPR, COBRA and Open Plan).
- Skilled team member / contributor.
- Business (Financial) Acumen.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience of driving and delivering Business Results.
- Focus on Customer satisfaction.
- IT proficient, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)
- Qualified Accountant.
- Experience in Financial Operations using CSPR and EVM tools. Background in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance or Project preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
- Continuous learning – you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- An inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- Excellent adoption and parental leave options.
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year.
- Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
- Company paid BUPA Medical Plan.
- Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
- Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from week 27.
- 6x annual salary life insurance.
- Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
- Access to Boeing’s Well‑Being Programs, tools and incentives.
Work Authorisation
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not sponsor immigration and labour for any applicants.
Relocation
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 27, 2026.
Export Control Requirements
This is not an Export Control position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, colour, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and encourage you to share any accommodations required during the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident and Committed employer and provide flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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