Job Description

Senior Finance Analyst - Programmes

Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, Hemel Hempstead

Ref: DETECTIONEMEA01553

Division: Smiths Detection

Job Function: Finance



Are you ready to dive into a thrilling role where you\'ll support the Commercial team and steer financial success to new heights? Look no further than Smiths Detection, the world\'s leading innovator in advanced security solutions. We\'re on the hunt for a talented and motivated Senior Finance Analyst like you to join our dynamic team. Get ready to ignite your passion for finance, sharpen your analytical edge, and collaborate with top professionals in the field.

As a Senior Finance Analyst, you\'ll take centre stage in our business, providing critical financial metrics and insights that drive decision-making. Picture yourself working side by side with the Senior Finance Manager Commercial and program controllers, ensuring that our key programs are managed flawlessly and optimized for maximum success.

Your days will be filled with exhilarating challenges, from conducting in-depth program analysis and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to rallying program teams and tackling cost-related issues head-on. You\'ll be in the thick of the action, actively participating in monthly market program calls, contributing to essential monthly program packs, and collaborating closely with the Global Program Director, the Program Excellence Team, and Program Directors across various markets. Moreover, you\'ll lead the charge in driving Total Gross Margin (TGM) improvement initiatives that will skyrocket our business\'s profitability.

You\'ll weave your magic with superb written and verbal communication skills, effortlessly conveying complex financial concepts and influencing stakeholders at every turn. As a true visionary and critical thinker, you\'ll have the uncanny ability to see the bigger picture and fearlessly implement process changes that fuel continuous improvement. Familiarity with SAP is a bonus that will undoubtedly set you apart from the rest.

Prepare yourself for a thrilling journey that spans various regions, including the UK, Europe, Middle East, and APAC, as you collaborate seamlessly with teams across the globe. Your extraordinary talent for making timely and effective decisions, armed with critical information in the midst of a complex global business environment, will shine. You\'ll engage, challenge, and work your magic with others, building strong relationships both internally and externally, and gaining an in-depth understanding of our customers\' needs.

Your impact and scope will be nothing short of awe-inspiring. Imagine your contributions resonating across complex programs with a global reach. Your analytical prowess and financial acumen will steer the ship toward accurate and reliable analysis, with an unwavering focus on margin improvements. As an agent of change, you\'ll be committed to uncovering opportunities for greater efficiency and success, driving innovation in how we work.

To excel in this role, you\'ll need a Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, accompanied by a shining accountancy qualification (part-qualified candidates are more than welcome). Your ability to deliver information with lightning speed, combined with your exceptional Excel skills, will allow you to manipulate and analyze data effortlessly.

Prepare to be at the heart of our operations, collaborating closely with program controllers, directors, and managers. These relationships will be the cornerstone of your success, allowing you to deliver financial excellence like never before.

If you\'re ready to make your mark and join a global industry leader that truly values your financial expertise, Smiths Detection eagerly awaits your application.

Join us now and become an integral part of our finance team, propelling growth, profitability, and innovation in the exhilarating world of advanced security solutions. Adventure awaits-seize the opportunity today!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completion of programme analysis for key programmes including status and KPIs
• Driving programme teams to achieve the required results and actions
• Investigating issues with costs and therefore profit
• Attendance at the monthly market programme calls
• Completion of the monthly pack for programme inventory, unbilled, deferred, etc
• Working closely with the Global Programme Director, the Programme Excellence Team and Programme Directors within markets
• Drive the markets for TGM improvement to increase profitability of the business
• Supporting the programmes controllers as an when required

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Accountancy Qualification (including part-qualified)
• Able to deliver information at pace
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong communication skills written and verbal
• Critical thinker, able to see the bigger picture
• Make changes to the process and continually improve as required
• Knowledge of SAP

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers\' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today\'s world.

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