Lead FP&A – Management Accountant

Job Description SummaryAn exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team in GE Aerospace – Caledonian Engine Overhaul Facility. As Lead FP&A you will perform the role of management accountant, reporting directly to the Senior FP&A Leader. You will be engaged in wide range of activities supporting the operational needs of the business. Partnering with operating teams to provide advice, eliminate waste, through standard work and continuous improvement and deliver financial performance through the income statement.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

• Deliver on budget against 18 month cycle and quarterly forecasts at each level of the organization.

• Establish relationships with operational budget holders to support delivery of KPI’s

• Analyse performance and propose action plans to improve profitability and cash generation, including eliminating waste and creating standard work.

• Drive productivity improvements through labour efficiencies and quantify improvements in the income statement.

• Execution of all core FP&A processes as well as the continual improvement of them

• Responsible for closing and reporting deliverables to HQ, in Cincinnati, US.

• Use judgment, experience and analytical thinking to propose alternative solutions to problem solving

Required Qualifications

• Self-starter who can work off their own initiative

• Strong influencing skills and ability to partner with the business

• Qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ICAS).

• Strong proficiency in excel and other Microsoft office programmes.

• Experience in FP&A Operations.

Desired Characteristics

• Organised, able to plan, communicate and execute according to defined timescales

• Good communicator – both within and outside of the Finance function

• Experience in an ERP System (eg. SAP) would be advantageous

Flexible Working

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

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace 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 GE 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          
• 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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