Join Our Team as a Senior Finance Business Partner
Location: Glascoed, Washington, Radway Green
Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy and driving performance. Your responsibilities will include:
* Creating and Challenging: Develop key Integrated Business Plan (IBP) assumptions and lead the IBP process within the Programme area.
* Performance Review: Analyze programme performance, provide constructive challenges, and recommend improvements to enhance current contracts.
* Team Leadership: Manage a team of 3 Business Partners, guiding them through diverse workloads and setting strategic objectives.
* Collaboration: Work closely with the Programmes Director to conduct Business Reviews and drive Improvement Initiatives.
* Coaching and Development: Support and develop your team, fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Your Skills and Experience
We are looking for candidates who possess:
* Project Finance Expertise: Strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.
* Relationship Building: Ability to communicate effectively and apply critical thinking to foster collaboration.
* Accounting Knowledge: Familiarity with IFRS/GAAP standards, including IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria.
* Technical Proficiency: Experience with MRPs/ERPs (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools.
* Professional Qualification: Membership in a recognized accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Benefits and Working Conditions
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 Benefits: Enjoy a variety of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and shopping discounts.
* Annual Incentive: You may also be eligible for an annual performance-based incentive.
About the Finance Munitions Team
Reporting to the Head of Finance Munitions, this role is crucial in supporting the delivery of all portfolios within the Munitions business. You will:
* Lead a Team: Guide Finance Business Partners to ensure value creation across the business.
* Drive Improvements: Identify opportunities to enhance business performance and embed a value-add culture.
* Influence and Collaborate: Work with internal stakeholders, including Project Finance and Senior Leadership, to drive strategic decision-making.
Why BAE Systems?
Join us and make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity. Here, you will be empowered to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.
Important Information: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet specific residency requirements for security vetting. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
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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