Finance Professionals - #1696767

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

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 the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, 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.

Finance Professionals

Role(s): Finance processionals required at mid to senior level

Location: UK wide

Job Type: Full time / part time / compressed working week

Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies, providing solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers in various sectors including aerospace, defence, security, and transportation. We are committed to fostering innovation and excellence, and we pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment.

We are seeking motivated Finance professionals to contribute to various aspects of our finance operations. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in managing financial processes, providing insights and analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Conduct financial modelling and performance evaluation to drive business decisions.
• Monitor and reconcile financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audits while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and controls.
• Provide recommendations based on financial analyses to optimise operational efficiency.
  
  
  

We are interested in speaking with candidates with experience in the following roles:

• Financial Controller
• FP&A Manager
• Management / Financial Accountant
• Finance Business Partner
  
  
  

(However, we will consider all candidates with relative finance skills, qualifications and experience)

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualifications.
• Proven experience in finance-related roles.
• Data analytical skills.
• Financial Reporting.
• Automation.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within a large multi-entity environment is advantageous.
  
  
  

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Half day every Friday
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Competitive pension Scheme
• Private medical cover *if applicable to your grade.
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Life Cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
  
  
  

Security Clearance statement

As standard, all successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK, and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS (Baseline Personal Security Standard) Level prior to starting with us and then to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements above.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

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 80,000 employees in 68 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.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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