Financial Planning and Analysis – Senior Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Glascoed; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Financial Planning and Analysis team. This role involves managing financial reporting, stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous improvement in processes. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized employer.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualified or nearly qualified.
• Proficient in financial modelling using Excel.
• Experienced in preparing and analysing financial data.

Responsibilities

• Review actual data inputs and enter budget information into Hyperion.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packs.
• Support team lead in presenting financial information.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

SAP

HFM

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Client:

BAE Systems

Location:

glascoed, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis – Senior Accountant

Location: Glascoed Wales or Preston Lancashire, with occasional travel between sites. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Review actual data inputs in Hyperion and enter budget, forecast, and IBP information into the Hyperion consolidation tool for various Shared Services entities
• Prepare and review monthly management reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and timely completion to meet group deadlines
• Support the team lead in presenting key financial information to senior stakeholders
• Utilise and optimise financial reporting systems, including Hyperion and ERP platforms, for analysis and reporting purposes
• Focus on maintaining and enhancing financial controls
• Identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement in processes and systems

Your skills and experiences:

• ACCA or CIMA qualified, or nearly qualified, with a solid foundation in financial reporting
• Proficient in financial modelling using Excel, with knowledge of PowerQuery and Macros (desirable)
• Experienced in preparing, analysing, and reporting financial data, including managing large data sets
• Proven ability to manage relationships with stakeholders at various levels
• Prior experience with SAP and HFM is desirable

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Financial Planning and Analysis Team:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Shared Services Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Business Performance team. The Shared Services division supports the wider enterprise in areas such as Business Support, IT Services, Real Estate, Procurement, and more.

Within the finance function, the FP&A teams are responsible for delivering high-quality, forward-looking financial analysis and insights to the business. Drawing on expertise from across the UK, they serve as the primary points of contact for Business Finance Directors, offering essential insights into both business and financial performance.

This is your chance to join a dynamic, fast-paced team within a globally recognised employer, offering ample opportunities for growth and development.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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: 26th 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.