Senior Program Financial Analyst

Role: Senior Program Financial Analyst
Location: Brighton
Salary: Competitive

A market leading Defence / Aerospace Engineering and manufacturing business are seeking a Senior Program Financial Analyst to champion the implementation of Earned Value across the projects /business , to prepare and analyse monthly project financial reports and support Program Managers in reporting to senior management.

Senior Program Financial Analyst responsibilities :
Responsible for managing the financial aspects of a defined group of projects , to include OSPI forecasting , customer and internal financial reporting , revenue recognition , aspects of project planning , WBS control, change implementation and earned value thereby ensuring the assigned projects are correctly monitored and reported on a monthly basis against a defined and approved baseline.

Duties and Responsibilities of Senior Program Financial Analyst :

• Project planning including preparation and control of a detailed project plan, associated work package management and monthly cost analysis

• Define and implement WBS , OBS and PBS principles and apply them appropriately

• Support the business in defining and regularly reviewing labour and material rate structures, analysis of overheads and application at project level

• Understand risk identification and registers. Be involved in collating risk assessments and assist in risk management and mitigation

• Champion the implementation of Earned Value across the projects / business . Prepare and analyse monthly project financial reports and support the Programme Managers in reporting to senior management

• Ensure consistent project reporting, data collection and analysis across the defined projects

• Interface with Engineering, Program Management , Operations , Contracts / Subcontracts

• Lead the preparation and submission of budgets and forecasts and support the preparation and submission of bids and estimates

• Support financial audits with internal , external , and customer auditors as required

• Provide support and cover to the existing finance team

• Other projects and reporting as identified

Qualifications and Experience required for Senior Program Financial Analyst :

• A good understanding of project financials and accounting

• Must be self-directed, proactive, and possess leadership skills

• Strong planning and analytical skills

• Knowledge of a formal PM methodology , PRINCE II or APM

• Good team player with the ability to form strong business partnerships with key program leaders

• Project Planning in either MSP or Primavera

• Defence sector experience preferred

Education required for Senior Program Financial Analyst :

• Finance or Accounting background