Job Responsibilities
1. Lead on actualisation, forecasting, and budgeting of the cost base for QBR and IBP processes.
2. Deliver comprehensive Fixed Asset reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
3. Partner with Budget Holders to provide timely and insightful reporting, including P&L, variance analysis, and identification of risks and opportunities.
4. Prepare detailed cost base cash forecasts to support strategic planning.
5. Own the calculation of critical rates including costing rates, throughput, and utilisation.
6. Accurately input forecast and budget data into the SAP ERP system.
7. Support the wider team through ad-hoc analysis and cross-cover, meeting both internal and external customer needs.
8. Ensure compliance with security and export control restrictions, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and higher levels of National Security Vetting as required.
9. Participate in benefits programs such as pension schemes, annual leave, Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, and more.
Qualifications and Skills
* Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA essential - AAT not accepted).
* Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIF, filters, and data manipulation.
* Proven experience in management accounts, with a focus on costing and pricing rate calculations.
* Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to challenge, influence, and build effective relationships across all levels.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with SAP is highly desirable.
About BAE Systems Weapon Systems UK Team
We design, develop, manufacture, and support artillery systems, naval guns, and provide engineering capabilities. We aim to be a trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. We value diversity, integrity, and merit, and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities or health conditions.
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