Cost Base Accountant - Drive Cost Optimisation

BAE Systems.; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in the UK is seeking a Cost Base Accountant to provide financial insights and support performance optimisation. The role involves analysing cost structures and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency. Candidates should have experience in cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic environment. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and a range of flexible health and lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of cost and management accounting.
• Good understanding of the key drivers of organisational efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders of various seniorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse the organisation cost base for performance optimisation.
• Support the calculation of rates and price investigation.
• Assist budget holders with ad-hoc queries.

Skills

Cost and management accounting

Organisational efficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant financial qualification (or studying towards it)

Job description

A leading defence company in the UK is seeking a Cost Base Accountant to provide financial insights and support performance optimisation. The role involves analysing cost structures and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency. Candidates should have experience in cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic environment. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and a range of flexible health and lifestyle benefits.