Finance Business Partner - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Date Posted:

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Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Company performance bonus scheme
Pension scheme

- up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible benefits program (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships etc)

Role Summary:

Roles and responsibilities

Month end activity to support reporting on actual performance against forecast and budget / long range plan with supporting analysis and commentary
Preparation of the Value Stream's forecasts, annual budget and strategic financial plans.
Provide financial insight and advice to the Military Value Stream leadership team; generate timely reporting and analysis to support optimal decision making and satisfy internal reporting
Challenge the business to delivery against its commitments and support growth initiatives.
Support in the preparation and delivery of reporting packs for the Military Value Stream
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to drive improvements and share best practice
Support continuous improvement and deployment through active participation on Lean Events, Workshops and Continuous Improvement activities. Proactively seek to create opportunities for improvement in Finance and the wider business
Work with the business to develop and build business case models for key strategic initiatives. Challenging the business as necessary
Ensure the control environment is maintained and complies with Collins Aerospace's accounting policies and procedures in line with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and international accounting standards
Support in the preparation of Capital Investment business case models, challenging the business as required
Coordinate audit processes for the Value Stream Finance team as required (Internal & External)
Support in the coaching and development of Finance Analysts, helping to improve bench strength
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure the Military leadership team are aware and informed financially to guide improved decision making
Support the provision of Finance for Non Finance training across the Military business

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Significant post qualified experience
Resilient individual who is committed to the success of the function and organisation
Business partnering experience with a demonstrated ability to influence business leaders and finance colleagues
Proactive and handson approach to problem solving
Challenges the status quo.
Strong analytical skills
Advanced MS Office including strong Excel skills
Strong communication skills, preferably experience at all levels of an organisation.
Adaptable and able to make both timely and effective decisions
Knowledge of US and UK GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley legislation (preferred)
Experienced user of SAP and HFM

Essential:

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
Experience of working in a manufacturing environment and contributing to decision making
A proven Business Partner, with ability to influence and motivate management and financial colleagues
Strong commercial acumen, with good understanding of business cases and investment analysis.

Desirable:

3+ years PQE across Manufacturing, Engineering or FMCG sectors
Knowledge of UK, US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley legislation

Proactive and self-motivated with the determination to succeed

Ability to present confidently in front of senior management
Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills
Experience with SAP
Effective decision maker and financial business partner
Effective communicator at all levels

About us

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry.

Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success.

We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers.

We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

_ Raytheon Technologies is An Equal __Opportunity/Affirmative_**_ Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran statu