FP&A Analyst

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

12/4/2024

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

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.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, 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. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

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.

The PCS Finance function leads the budgeting and forecasting processes and supports the strategy process, as well as managing performance against budget.

Reporting to the FP&A Director, the successful candidate will be a key member of the FP&A team. We are looking for someone who is strong dealing with financials, accounting, and data analytics.

The purpose of the role is to support the FP&A Director in preparation of reports and carrying out analysis for key stakeholders. This will incorporate developing 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. The key focus area will be around data which impacts finance forecasting, reporting and commercial decision making.

This role is ideal for someone either coming from a finance background with strong analytical and MI production skills or alternatively an analytically minded accountant who wants a broad and wide-reaching role, requiring both technical expertise and honed communication skills. The preferred candidate will be experienced, able to adapt to change, and someone who enjoys working with in a dynamic fast paced environment. This role will suit someone with a strong work ethic and who is looking to make an immediate impact on an exciting robust PE backed company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the FP&A Director on monthly reporting and analysis of key metrics, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all deliverables.
• Provide key inputs and variance analysis in support of monthly board pack presentation.
• Review monthly P&L and provide insight to management.
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to ensure consistency in forward looking data and reinforce a known ‘single source of truth’ datapoint.
• Assist with the continuous refinement of annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Partnering with budget holders to ensure robust cost control to deliver business targets and optimise spend.
• Drive the continuous improvement of the finance function from a process, operational, and systems perspective.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as required supporting the broader finance transformation.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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
• Detail orientated, analytical and problem-solving mindset, complemented by ability to surface the key material issues.
• Ability to build relationships across the business and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with manipulating large data sets to provide financial analysis.
• Positive and proactive work ethic, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to building teamwork.
• Knowledge of IFS, Power BI, Power Query or reporting consolidation tools (desirable)
• Experience within a Defence or Aerospace environment (desirable)
  
  

Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• 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 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
  
  

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

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 promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

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.