Financial Planning Analyst

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Global Technology (BGT) International Finance team is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Financial Planning Analyst to provide cost management and financial operations support to international research centers and other global R&D project portfolios.
BGT International Finance primarily supports Global Technology, a fast-paced and dynamic organization that includes Boeing's nine international R&D centers and a unique portfolio of projects focused on key investments in markets critical to Boeing's future.
The Boeing Global International Finance team is comprised of professionals located in four countries who collectively support customers across continents. Candidates must demonstrate strong cultural awareness and the ability to work across cultural boundaries and time zones. This role may occasionally require work outside normal business hours to support global teammates. Occasional travel may also be required.
This role is based in Bristol, UK with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Position Responsibilities:
The analyst will support the Boeing Global Technology activities in the United Kingdom and Ireland and may also work closely with analysts supporting BGT Europe and other international centers to help enhance processes and tools. This will enable decision support to be delivered in a more efficient, timely, and consistent manner in line with the needs of a dynamic business environment.

• Support daily, monthly and quarterly finance operations for Global Technology research and development and engineering centers in various countries
• Coordinate with local regional finance centers and U.S. teams to verify accounting cost transfers
• Prepare R&D portfolio reporting for local and U.S. stakeholders
• Support Overhead and project management costing
• Support forecasting, opportunities and risks reporting, and headcount reporting
• Provide support for Long Range Business Plan and rate development
• Support cost match capture, execution, reporting, and audits
• Collect cost match documentation in coordination with Boeing HR Services, Accounting, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, and funding bodies in country
• Liaise with teams collecting labour costs for publicly funded projects
• Coordinate with Contracts on price estimates for proposals
• Liaise with Global HR Services to obtain information required for audits
• Liaise with Payroll to obtain supporting documentation for audits
• Coordinate with Contracts and submit justification costs to the relevant administrations when due using all information collected on a monthly basis
• Lead substantiation of project audits

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting operations, functions, and processes
• The selected candidate must demonstrate a strong desire to acquire and retain new knowledge, particularly in relation to international finance processes, including accounting, financial planning, and compliance.
• Experience interacting with internal and external audit teams and supporting audit substantiation
• Experience leading activities across more than one discipline within Administrative and Finance Services
• Detailed understanding of internal financial control standards
• Ability to articulate and document key accounting processes and controls clearly and concisely
• Strong interpersonal skills, including training and coaching
• Intermediate or advance Excel knowledge
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation of the Company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth
• ACCA or CIMA certification

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting
• Experience with local government external funding project reporting and auditing
• Proven ability or desire to work across cultures
• Experience leading business transformation processes, new system implementations, integrations, and process improvements
• Knowledge of Boeing Finance data repositories is preferred, including EAS, IR&D Planner, COGNOS, CaRMS, CMART, BIBS, and ECMI.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes and strategies
• Experience working in global teams and across cultural boundaries
• Willingness to learn Boeing financial systems
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to support analytical and communication needs
• Proficiency in English is required; additional languages are an asset

Becoming and Boeing Employee
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• 6 weeks Paternity leave
• 52 Weeks Maternity leave
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives.

Work Authorisation
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 23, 2026
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.