Location:
Bristol, United Kingdom Thales people architect and deliver satellite-based systems that help position, connect and observe our planet, and push the boundaries of our understanding of planet's resources. Our systems are in orbit at 400 km, 20000 km, 36000 km and beyond to the edges of the solar system. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Project / Management Accountant

Location:
Bristol The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Finance team to join our Space business. Due to a recent team change the business now seeks a Project / Management Accountant to join this dynamic and collaborative team. Working with multiple stakeholders such as the Chief Finance Officer, Financial Controller, Bid Managers and Project Managers and Controllers.

Responsibilities:
Ensure that forecast orders, sales and invoicing are updated on both existing and prospect programs. Completion of the Financial elements to support Program Dashboards. Monitoring of project expenditure and delivery on assigned programs. Supporting Program Managers to understand actual costs incurred. Supporting Programme Managers in ensuring costs to completion estimates and estimates at completion (EAC) for programmes are correctly reflected. Proactive in identifying cost savings. Monitoring and reporting on risks associated with Programs. In conjunction with the Financial Controller preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. Supporting other finance function requirements - reporting / Audits / Bids as required. Support the month end activities and reporting cycle. Ensure financial integrity and adherence to process (Chorus 2.0). Budgets and forecasts are accurate, achievable and understood by all members of the management team. Skills & Experience We are looking for an individual to have experience of Project Accounting within an engineering/manufacturing background. You will have the ability to interact and communicate complex issues with stakeholders at all levels in a Matrix organization. The right person for the role will be a team player who has the ability to assimilate and analyse technical, financial and commercial information as well as being an expert in Excel. A good working understanding of ERP systems (ideally Oracle) would be an advantage. Desirable While specific knowledge of the French Language is not a prerequisite for this position it would be advantageous to facilitate activities across the Thales Alenia Space business. Qualifications: A professional accounting qualification or part qualified and studying towards related qualification Ideally CIMA or ACCA would be great however experience within Project Accounting is key. The role does require some travel between two sites Bristol and Harwell (near oxford). If you feel that this is the role for you please feel free to send us your CV today. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 65,000 employees in 56 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now