Defence Project Accountant, Shawbury based - reports to Financial Controller. Financial reporting on defence projects and support to future bid campaigns.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the coordination and reporting of Defence Department related financial activities
* Assist in validation of the financial integrity of Defence offers with the Defence Senior Management Team
* Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals
* Assist in the creation of budget reports
* Prepare Defence EAC forecasts incorporating reviews of the P&L, balance sheet and cash
* Monitor and maintain billing milestones in line with flying hours
* Report deviations to plan regarding programme, finance and resource status, enabling forecasting of costs to complete using and updating the forecasting model
* Risk management
* Monitor value for money on a project basis and report any fluctuations
* Prepare Group contract reviews and monthly "Estimate at Completion" (EACs) updates
* Support month‑end closing for financial reporting
* Monitor adherence to company policies and procedures and relevant accounting standards (internal control)
* Maintain defence related financial data in SAP, amend the reports, and address change requests to the IT department if required
Essential Qualifications
* Good working knowledge of accountancy principles
* Use of MS Office and Excel, plus Google Suite
* Ability to coordinate a number of tasks simultaneously, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
* Solid understanding of work package management and control
* Knowledge of risk management principles
* A structured / methodical approach to all planning/tracking tasks
* Analytical, problem‑solving, presentation and communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms with internal customers
Desirable Qualifications
* Knowledge of the Single Source Regulatory framework
* Knowledge of the Single Source Contract Regulations
* Knowledge of MoD Commercial and Accountancy procedures
Education & Qualifications
* Professional accountancy qualification or part qualification
Essential Experience
* Experience within a financial controlling department
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working with SAP
* Experience of Project accounting
* Experience of MoD Commercial and Accountancy procedures
Key Performance Indicators
* Financial monitoring and reporting of the Defence Department Financial Performance in accordance with the approved Company milestones
Other Requirements
* Travel within the UK and occasional travel within Europe
* Full driving licence preferred but not essential
* Normal working hours (37½ per week), flexible working location available
* Eligible for MoD Security Clearance
* Commitment to act with integrity and awareness of potential compliance risks
Benefits
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
* Pension: Employees auto‑enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund (AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic)
* Share Incentive Plan and ESOP – annual share schemes at company discretion
* Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
* Bikes to Work (up to £3,000, employee purchase scheme)
* Technology (employee purchase scheme)
* My drive (employee car purchase scheme)
* Den‑Plan (employee purchase scheme)
* Health‑care Cash Scheme
* Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
* Health Assessments
* Travel Insurance
* Shopping vouchers/discounts
* Financial/Legal Advice (e.g., Will‑writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any monetary exchange as part of the recruitment process. Please demonstrate your right to remain and work in the UK.
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