Finance Manager - Project Accounting
- Recruiter
- BAE Systems
- Location
- Surrey, Frimley / Preston, Lancashire / Monmouthshire
- Salary
- Up to £50,000 per annum
- Posted
- 02 Dec 2022
- Closes
- 16 Dec 2022
- Ref
- 97780
- Contact
- Frances Blackledge
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Finance manager
- Sector
- Defence and military
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Job Title: Finance Manager - Project Accounting
Location: Preston, Glascoed, Frimley or Scotstoun. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience
What you'll be doing:
- Producing and maintaining Summary Status Reports (SSRs) for Project costs on a monthly basis
- Leading financial reviews with key stakeholders including the Programme Director
- Providing support to key corporate reporting requirements including current year forecast, business planning (IBP), variance analysis and risk and opportunity management
- Driving robust financial control and implement / perform corrective action where requiredYou'll also have people manager responsibilities in this role
Your skills and experiences:
- Fully qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACCA, ACA
- Demonstrable level of business acumen, with focus on improvements
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload and apply flexibility to achieve deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and collaborate with different people
- Prior experience in a similar role would be preferred
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive
The Shared Services Project Accounting team:
You will be a vital member of this team, supporting the Senior Finance Manager and Senior Management Team in the effective financial management of IT Projects and Investments.
This role will provide you with an exciting and diverse opportunity, in a fast-moving environment, where you will work closely with other Business Partners and Project Managers to maximise value to the wider business.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.