Location
BAE Systems, Barrow In Furness, LA14 1AF
About the job Job summary
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.
At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. 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.
Job description
This is a high‑profile role, key to delivering Submarine Build Modernisation. You will collaborate to solve challenges unique to our sector, by linking with other functions, industry and international partners, to provide a significant contribution to the delivery of this endeavour. You will play an integral role within the Finance team, encouraging an innovative culture, learning from experience and driving for improved quality by challenging the status quo. All of this provides an important aspect which enables Project Managers to deliver on scope, to time and to budget and make informed strategic decisions. You will find yourself integrating with accomplished, multi‑disciplinary teams and stakeholders, engaging across several projects in the programme. The role ensures that project costs are rigorously controlled, investment decisions appropriately supported and relevant financial and performance reporting requirements are met through the provision of specialist financial services.
Key Aspects
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
* 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
For this role we are seeking the following
* Leadership in delivering complex financial outcomes.
* Ability to interpret and challenge data.
* Have 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.
To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following Essential Criteria
* Have significant post-qualified experience in the application of financial and management accounting techniques.
* An experienced leader, who can work on your own initiative and comfortable in engaging with senior stakeholders.
* Qualified Accountant of the relevant accounting body and up to date CPD records. CCAB - Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (Membership of any of the below professional bodies):
o CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
o ICAEW - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
o ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
o CIPFA - Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
o ICAS - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
o 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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