Join Our Team as a Finance Business Partner!
Location: Glascoed
Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
What You'll Be Doing
As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategies and driving business improvements. Your responsibilities will include:
* Creating and Challenging: Develop key Integrated Business Plan (IBP) assumptions and lead the IBP process in the Programme area.
* Engaging Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with programme leads to enhance operational efficiency and profitability, ensuring we meet our financial targets.
* Defining Financial Planning: Set clear financial planning assumptions as part of our strategic initiatives.
* Reviewing Programme Performance: Constructively challenge the business and recommend improvements to drive better outcomes.
* Driving Financial Targets: Achieve contractual and in-year financial goals through effective cost and risk management.
* Partnering with Stakeholders: Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
* Maximizing Impact: Work closely with Project Management and Business Managers to enhance the contract review process.
Your Skills and Experiences
We are looking for someone with:
* Project Finance Experience: A strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.
* Relationship Building Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and drive collaboration through critical thinking.
* Accounting Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP), including IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria.
* Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of MRPs/ERPs (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools.
* Best Practices: A commitment to establishing and applying financial controls.
* Professional Qualification: A qualified member of a professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Benefits
At BAE Systems, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
* Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
* Employee Share Plans: Participate in our success through share ownership.
* Flexible Health and Wellbeing Benefits: Access a variety of discounted health plans, lifestyle benefits, and a green car scheme.
* Annual Incentive Eligibility: Be rewarded for your contributions to our success.
The Finance Munitions Team
This role is crucial in supporting the Artillery Tank and Mortar (AT&M) portfolio. You will provide financial insight and guidance to drive strategic decision-making, ensuring we deliver on our commitments while balancing product development and risk mitigation.
We seek an inspirational individual with strong leadership skills who can influence through internal networks and collaborate effectively with various functions.
Why BAE Systems?
Join us and make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. We are committed to empowering you to reach your full potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with us.
Important Security Information: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 11th November 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
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