Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
This role sits within the Airwave UK Managed Services finance team and is responsible for managing Airwave orders and revenue accounting, driving the business to meet revenue targets and ensuring compliance with the Competition and Markets Authority’s charge control order
Job Description
Revenue and orders forecasting within group CV processes, using Airwave’s CRM and Motorola’s Salesforce systems, plus data manipulation within excel
Support Airwave’s Customer Service Manager team to review actual results, forecasts and identify risks and opportunities
Application of US GAAP Revenue Recognition principles and group accounting policies to Airwave billing, including month end review and booking of manual adjustments to revenue
Review and approval of core billing, traffic unit billing and reporting
Monthly Service Credit calculations, invoicing and reporting, and annual audit thereof
Ensure compliance with the Competition and Markets Authority’s charge control order over Airwave revenue, including application of CMA discounting and indexation
Calculation and application of annual indexation uplifts to revenue
Motorola reporting including Backlog reporting and submission, including Mansum entries, ASC 606 reporting and revenue footnotes
Finance support for Special Coverage Projects and growth areas (EAS, SRN and two growth centres)
Involvement in external statutory audit processes, external regulatory compliance reporting and CMA review processes, including the upcoming 2026 CMA review
Contribute to implementation of new ‘Quote to Invoice’ sales system in 2026/27, including design and operation of associated finance business processes
Basic Requirements
Strong finance experience, with commercial acumen and ability to deal with multiple finance systems
Experience of dealing with a variety of stakeholders and working in a matrix organisation
Experience of group reporting requirements and driving the business to meet financial targets
Knowledge of US GAAP revenue recognition principles and the ability to implement them across multiple diverse revenue streams
Knowledge of the benefits of incorporating automation and AI into finance processes and the ability to identify and implement such opportunities
Excellent communication and social skills to develop effective internal and external relationships with Airwave colleagues, Motorola contacts and external stakeholders.
The ability to work independently, self-motivate, organise yourself and prioritise your workload
The ability to demonstrate the importance of controls, processes and best practice.
Good systems skills, including Microsoft and Google software products. Ambition to learn and develop in a supportive yet challenging environment, showing potential to take on increased responsibilities within Airwave, and develop into wider roles within Motorola
In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:
Competitive salary and bonus schemes
Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
Company Car Scheme
Private medical insurance.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Flexible working options.
Life assurance.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.
Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.
Well known companies discount schemes.
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Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Company
Airwave Solutions Limited
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.