Mult Functional Finance Analyst
Job Reference:
LM People Job Code/Title:
Location:
Programme / Functional Group:
LMUKA11541
E4082I / Mult Func Fin Analyst
Ampthill
Ampthill - SCOUT
Description of Business Environment:
Lockheed Martin UK, part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation,is a leader in systems
integration, working on major programmes spanning the aerospace, defence and civil
sectors. The organisation works with more than 100 business partners and employs
some 2,000 people at sites across the UK.
We draw on the vast breadth of technologies and capabilities across the corporation,
and pull innovation through our supply chain, in order to deliver high technology
products and services to our customers. Lockheed Martin UK was established in 1999
and is comprised of six Business Units located across the UK involved in high profile UK
programmes including; Deterrent, AWE, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, MilitaryFlying Training
System, Combined Arms Tactical Trainer, Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme,
Hellfire, Scout SV, Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme, JAVELIN, C-130.
LMUK Ampthill LMUK Ampthill traces its history back to Percival Aircraft,which became
part of the Hunting Group in 1944, changing its name to Hunting Percival Aircraft in
1954. Mergers and consolidation led to the creation of Hunting Engineering, which
moved to Ampthill in 1962. It was sold to its management in 2001 as INSYS, and
Lockheed
Martin acquired INSYS in 2005. The site is now referred to as Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill and is a significant Business Area within Lockheed Martin’s Missiles & Fire
Control business unit. Lockheed Martin UK – Ampthill currently employs around 800
employees and is the largest wholly owned LockheedMartin site in the UK.
Specific Job Description:
The Financial Analyst will report directly to the Business Operations Finance Manager.
The duties of this position include a wide variety of finance oriented tasks, primary
responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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Supporting the forecasting Orders, Sales, EBIT (Earnings before interest and
taxation) and Cash reporting
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Supporting the maintaining, tracking, and reporting Programme Baselines, and
Outlooks and support contract close outs
Customer Invoicing for internal and external customers
Supporting programme profitability analysis
Performing multiple financial cost analysis functions, including cost allocation, setting
up cost control systems, collecting data, controlling costs and preparing reports that
are maintained in the company's cost accounting system
Ensuring that costs are allocated according to established procedures
Liaison with central accounting to ensure systems are functioning appropriately and
data produced has integrity.
Ad hoc SAP/Dassian ledger reporting
Month end preparation
Preparing and entering journals onto the accounting system.
Supporting internal and external auditors
Approving purchase requisitions/ invoices
Support programme performance, cost, schedule, quality, revenue, and profit
objectives.
Establishing and maintaining approved technical, cost, schedule, and resource
baselines.
Supporting the Programme Performance Management process, including the
application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles. Ensuring that EVM
requirements are flowed down to subcontractors if applicable.
Required Skills:
 Good decision-making ability to help achievement of goals and objectives of the
organisation
 Data gathering, analysis and problem solving
 Excellent practical knowledge of Excel
 Strong communication skills
 Operate as an effective team member
 Good organisation skills
 Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule work to achieve multiple, often conflicting,
deadlines
 Support project workload requirements and provide back-up for co-workers.
 Contribute to the continuous improvement process and the appliance of Lean
principles in all tasks.
 Sound working knowledge of financial & accounting systems
Standard Job Description:
Performs one or more multiple financial activities within various finance job functions.
Compiles and reviews budgets using actual performance, previous budget figures,
estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and
provide for proper financial administration. Performs multiple financial cost analyses
functions, including cost allocation, setting up cost control systems, collecting data,
controlling costs and preparing reports that maintain the company's cost accounting
system. Ensures that costs are allocated according to established procedures. Applies
principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as
disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require a Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically
achieved through proven professional experience. Will also consider individuals with
equivalent experience / combined education.
Considered experienced, but still a learner.