Program Planning & Control Analyst Crawley 2023

We are currently seeking to recruit a Program, Planning & Control Analyst (PP&C) to join our team within Crawley, West Sussex. The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure in working for a large U.S. listed business. There are opportunities to develop within the CAS EMEA division, as well as the wider Raytheon Technologies in the UK and globally.

This position will be supporting the CAS business unit and will involve performing monthly cost variance analysis reports and project forecasting while working with many internal and external stakeholders. CAS recently transitioned ERP systems to SAP and implemented a forecasting tool, Cobra, so this is an exciting time to join an expanding team, and a great opportunity to be apart of the global PP&C team with fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Role responsibilities

• Monitor and report on monthly Estimates at Completion (EACs) to ensure contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met for contracts.
• Continuous monitoring of project budgetary and deadline goals. Regular reporting to Project and Account Managers to discuss the progress, schedule changes and project scope adjustments.
• Financial planning of labour, contractors, material, and direct expense. Revenue recognition planning to drive the FP&A regional sales forecast.
• Completion of new contract and contract modification workflow. Set-up of new projects and contract modifications within SAP and Cobra reporting tool, following PP&C processes whilst ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Creating sales order (invoice) requests in timely manner, ensuring billings are accurate and up to date, in line with the contract.
• Participation in project finance reviews with stakeholders, open action items and tracking them to closure.
• Assist EMEA business unit to accurately code purchase orders, supplier invoices, and time charging. Support business unit on any financial matters.
• Set-up and administration of SAP projects, networks, and internal orders.
• Support the Program, Planning & Control team as required. Regional and global workshops and ad-hoc work as required.

Key customers/liaison points

• Global PP&C team in Americas and Asia Pacific.
• Business partnering with Project Managers, Customer Account Managers, Engineers, etc.
• Regional and wider global Finance team.
• Interaction with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

Key experience/qualification requirements

• Finance related degree, Finance background or Finance related early-stage qualifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and written/oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumifs, etc.).
• Experience within SAP.

About us

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) Division advances information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we're helping passengers reach their destination safely. Within the Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) Business Unit we connect aviation community stakeholders and airlines with intelligent data service solutions to enable the connected aviation ecosystem. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career?

Join our Connected Aviation Solutions team today.

Diversity and inclusion statement

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers.

We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. We are redefining aerospace.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
• Long term disability cover
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus option to buy/sell 5 days per year
• Corporate Pension Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%
• Career development
• Training
• And so much more!

Collins Aerospace, in accordance with our 'Baseline Security' requirements, will request from candidates evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years, in relation to certain roles within the business. These relate to positions where access to export controlled items, (e.g., Technical data, hardware, software, and services subject to international trade control laws and regulations) and Collins IT Systems may apply.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.