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Cost base accountant

Reading (Berkshire)
Bae Systems
Accountant
Posted: 18 August
Offer description

Location

Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on-site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.


Key Responsibilities

1. Analyse the organisation's cost base to support performance optimisation and decision-making, producing regular and ad-hoc reports for senior budget holders.
2. Analyse monthly actuals to understand key drivers for labour and non-labour costs, focusing on throughput, utilisation metrics, and overhead management.
3. Support the calculation of rates and price investigation through expertise on the organisation's cost structure.
4. Assist budget holders with ad-hoc queries.
5. Contribute to optimisation initiatives through ad-hoc work as required.


Experience and Skills

* Experience in cost and management accounting.
* Understanding of key drivers of organisational efficiency.
* Ability to collaborate with stakeholders of various seniorities and backgrounds, communicating financial concepts clearly.
* Problem-solving mentality and adaptability in a fast-moving environment.


Desirable

* Experience in establishing processes and workflows for new teams at project inception.
* Relevant financial qualification or studying towards it, depending on seniority level.


About Edgewing

Joining Edgewing offers a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up, influencing future work and building something world-class. We are committed to driving innovation in defence, uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. We foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and diversity, aiming to make a meaningful impact through our work.


Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We value diversity, integrity, and merit, and strive to be inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Roles are subject to security and export control restrictions; applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with higher vetting levels requiring additional residency criteria.


Salary and Benefits

Salary: £53,211+
Includes a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits, private health plans, and potential annual incentives.

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