ARTEC - Financial Controller

Rheinmetall AG; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a skilled cost accounting manager. The role requires at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in project management, and strong analytical skills. You will oversee financial reporting and liaise with auditors. The position offers a competitive salary, private medical cover, and flexible working hours split between home and office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private Medical cover

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years cost-accounting experience in defence.
• Extensive PM history in an adjacent industry considered.
• Experience within multinational companies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Focal point for all aspects of cost accounting within AB-UK.
• Manage preparation of status deliverables and reports.
• Lead engagement with external auditors for report preparation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client Orientation

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Drive for Results

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

PMQ certified (e.g., PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Risk management tools

Job description

Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd in Almondsbury Bristol

• Focal point for all aspects of cost accounting within AB-UK
• Liaison with associated UK cost Centres for cost accounting management needs
• Manage the preparation of status deliverables and reports
• Lead in routine engagement with external auditors for the preparation and filing of reports and return to Companies House
• Preparation of Monthly Finance meetings and reports
• Preparation of Quarterly Shareholder Board Meeting Cost Accounting elements
• Routine management of Tools and Processes to enable effective cost accounting.
• Honest and Integrity: display sound judgement and decision making in relation to cost management and auditing,
• Analytical thinking: Strong analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and make sense of complex financial problems
• Organisation and Planning: Demonstrate proven financial planning and accounting exceution and the ability to use accounting tools. Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Ability to work on own initiative.
• Client Orientation: Display good listening, diplomacy and analytical skills to understand clients' needs and concerns and the ability to respond promptly and effectively to these needs.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills at a Senior level, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts in layperson’s language.
• Teamwork: operate effectively across a disparate teams, being tactful, diplomatic and working with integrity, honesty and respect for others.
• Leadership: Support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance.
• Drive for Results: Always seek improvement, personally and for the business.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Experience & Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years cost-accounting experience in defence, although applicants with extensive PM history in an adjacent industry will be considered.
• Educated to at least degree level in a relevant discipline - essential
• PMQ certified, for example PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma - essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, risk management tools and earned value methodologies - essential
• Experience of working within multi-national companies - highly desirable
• Membership of an industry related professional body - desirable
• Colloquial German – a bonus
• A willingness to travel, both within the UK and abroad, sometimes at short notice.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The Offer:

• An opportunity to join the company at a really exciting time of growth and an opportunity to develop this key role in support of that growth.
• A competitive salary, that also includes an annual incentive based on performance in the role
• 25 days holiday and the option to buy a further 5 days
• Private Medical cover
• Salary sacrifice benefits such as cycle to work and EV scheme
• Flexible working hours and location split between home and office