Job Title: Senior Project Accountant
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience
Provides support and service to the BCCR (BAE Systems Capability, Capacity, Resilience) programme to drive growth and superior performance resulting in margin expansion and improved cash conversion, through the provision of accurate and reliable financial planning, analysis and insights
Provide Project Accounting expertise, insights and challenges throughout the contract life-cycle
Work with the Project team to deliver quarterly Contract Status reports, ensuring they reflect an accurate financial representation of the programme.
Support the business in building financial plans and managing risks/opportunities in conjunction with the relevant Finance Business Partners
Ensure business and financial controls are understood and enacted, working with the business to instil a culture of accountability
Working with the internal and external stakeholders, including the MOD, Project and Commercial teams, Supply Chain teams and Central Finance on a regular basis
Support continuous improvement of the financial aspects of the BCCR (BAE Systems Capability, Capacity, Resilience) project and support improvement across the Subs business
Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)
Experience in accounting and financial management, preferably with a focus on Project Accounting
Thorough knowledge of Financial IT Systems and MS Excel
Business and financial modelling experience
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Project Accounting team:
The Project Accounting team delivers reporting and insights to assist the Finance Business Partner with the BCCR (BAE Systems Capability, Capacity, Resilience) programme, enabling the broader business to run smoothly. This is a dynamic and empowered team working on a high-profile, innovative project. The BCCR (BAE Systems Capability, Capacity, Resilience) programme encompasses investment in the Barrow site infrastructure, Improved Digital Capability for the SSNA programme and investment in our graduate, apprentice and direct entry recruitment. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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