Air PFCC Project Finance Lead

JR United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Finance Lead to join their dynamic team in Blackburn. This pivotal role involves delivering top-notch financial support for customer projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and driving performance excellence. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in project accounting and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience within a larger corporate organisation is essential.
• Strong storytelling ability to narrate business performance.

Responsibilities

• Delivering customer-focused Project Finance support.
• Contributing to the modernisation of Project Finance.

Skills

Project Accounting

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Planning Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Part Qualified Accountant

Tools

Digital Project Management Tools

Financial Reporting Tools

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BAE Systems

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job title: Air Project Finance Capability Centre Project Finance Lead

Location: Warton/Samlesbury – On site

Salary: £54,793+ (Depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering customer focused Project Finance support as part of the Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by owning all Finance aspects of the project life cycle
• Delivering best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver superior performance
• Contributing to the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and “right first time”, and optimising key financial controls
• Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision-making
• Contributing to the modernisation of Project Finance and delivery of continuous improvement
• Contributing to a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the support of implementation of digital project management, reporting and financial toolsets. Using dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Support ownership of data, and drive focus on “right at source”, to prevent manual corrections / duplication of data

Your skills and experiences:

• Fully qualified accountant or Part qualified with experience within a larger corporate organisation (AAT will not be accepted)
• Delivery of work into senior stakeholders or Group Finance without detailed management oversight of their outputs, Able to influence as part of a multi-function team demonstrating confidence, drive, and curiosity
• Strong story telling ability to narrate business performance, key risks, actionable insights, recommend solutions, etc to various audiences
• Demonstrated accountancy experience and background with Project Accounting or Project Financial Control environment
• Experience of commercial arrangements and leveraging contract T&C’s
• Able to work across matrix organisations with strong planning and stakeholder management skills
• You will have strong planning and analytical skills

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 Project Performance Team:

Join the Project Performance Team within our Project Finance Capability Centre, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Air Sector during an exciting period of unprecedented growth.

This is a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working closely with cross-functional experts to deliver impactful financial insights, drive performance, and influence strategic decisions. With a strong focus on innovation, we embrace modern tools, Lean Six Sigma practices, and continuous improvement—all while actively supporting your professional development and career progression.

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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 14th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.