Job Title:
Project Finance Analyst
Location:
Broad Oak, Hybrid
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please
speak
to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary:
Circa £50,000 dependent on skills and experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
This role provides
independent
financial oversight across one or more projects, ensuring
strong
cost
control, performance evaluation and data integrity. It supports project teams with high‑quality financial insight, timely reporting and constructive
challenge, enabling informed
decision
making with measurable impact on delivery. The position maintains robust financial
controls, reconciles reporting to source data, and drives continuous improvement in processes and governance. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders,
the role
also develops financial capability across non‑finance teams, helping embed sound financial
management
throughout the project environment.
Core duties:
Deliver
independent
review of project cost and performance, providing robust financial support and advice
Provide value‑adding, robust financial support to project teams
Deliver accurate, timely project reporting meeting business unit and group requirements
Monitor financial performance, providing
independent
and robust financial
challenge
Reconcile financial reports to source ledgers, ensuring data integrity
Continually review and improve processes to meet business financial
control
requirements
Take responsibility for
decisions
impacting project financial performance
Coach non‑finance employees on relevant financial matters
Essential Skills:
Project Lifecycle
Management
(LCM) Process
Business Systems experience (SAP/BPC)
Finance Governance requirements including financial
control
framework
Project accounting or Financial accounting experience
The International Navy Support team (Warship Support):
The International Navy Support team primarily supports Royal Saudi Naval
Force
ships based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while expanding our presence across the Middle East. Our in service support focuses on maximising ship availability and capability through upgrades, maintenance, technical assurance, and spares and repairs. As part of the team, you’ll act as the project finance point of contact, working closely with finance and project teams to
manage
and deliver multiple contracts and bids for international customers in a
fast paced
environment.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with
confidence
and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a
strong
sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export
control
restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict
the roles
you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All
applicants
must
as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where
applicants
must
typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for
the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date:
13th May 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for
the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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