Location
BAE Systems, Barrow‑in‑Furness, LA14 1AF
About the Job
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in‑service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at‑sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear‑armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. The primary delivery location for this position is BAE Systems, Barrow‑in‑Furness.
Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for UK nationals only.
Key Responsibilities
* Work alongside Submarine Build Capability Contract (SBCC) team and our Cost Assurance & Advisory Service (CAAS) to agree an Annual overhead amount and monitor our Industry Partner against this.
* Lead from a Finance perspective in joint SDA/Industry governance meetings, providing direction to the SBCC Hd and raising challenges on the Value For Money (VFM) of costs.
* Undertake a key role in Annual SBCC Cost Category reviews in order to drive cost consciousness and testing Appropriate, Attributable and Reasonable (AAR) principles.
* Lead on the Programme Reporting within the team which would involve engaging three large work streams that make up the Submarine Build Modernisation Programme – specifically at BAES Barrow, Rolls Royce Raynesway and the wider Supply Chain to ensure monthly and long‑term financial forecasting for the Programme is accurately presented with insightful commentary to empower stakeholder decision making.
* Lead on the collation of the Annual Budget Cycle from a Programme perspective working closely with the three work‑stream finance teams to ensure Programme view of affordability is understood, support the production of the Programme Cost Review (PCR) Briefing Packs providing insightful narrative to enable stakeholder decision making.
* Work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders in providing technical accounting guidance, advising of key risks and ensuring the accuracy and robustness of reporting.
* Actively support audit and internal compliance. Advise on accounting and forecasting implications of policy and programme decisions. Liaise with Finance & Accounting (F&A) colleagues to ensure that VAT and Foreign Exchange (FOREX) treatment is correct.
* Provide key support to the business area to analyse, understand and report on financial performance against delivery schedules and targets, provide analysis of risks and opportunities, and working collaboratively with stakeholder to provide financial evaluation of Programme Business Cases, returning feedback to the Heads of Department and Senior Finance Business Partner raising challenges on the VFM of costs.
* Monitor Programme Commitments and expenditure against approval and report any insights or issues to senior stakeholder.
* Advise on good financial management to contribute to good governance.
* Advocate and contribute to wider Finance Function responsibilities and activities whilst maintaining your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
Person Specification
* Leadership in delivering complex financial outcomes.
* Ability to interpret and challenge data.
* Extensive experience of working with internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrate awareness of the bigger picture and its impact on the workforce.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong team working skills and a collaborative approach.
* Primary base would be BAES Barrow‑in‑Furness, however we operate a hybrid working environment where there is an expectation to attend site 60% of working week, however this may vary dependent on business needs.
Essential Criteria
* Significant post‑qualified experience in the application of financial and management accounting techniques.
* Experienced leader, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
* Qualified Accountant of the relevant accounting body with up‑to‑date CPD records (CCAB, CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or equivalent).
Membership Requirements
* CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
* ICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
* ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
* CIPFA – Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
* ICAS – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
* Chartered Accountants Ireland or International equivalent qualification with full membership (with letters).
Behaviours
* Working Together
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Leadership
Technical Skills
* Cost Management – Expert
* Financial Analysis, Management Information & Reporting – Practitioner
* Leading Financial Strategy – Practitioner
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