Hybrid Project Accountant – Avionics Cost Control

General Dynamics Missions System International; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Flexible benefits

Compressed nine‑day fortnight

Career development plan

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking a detail‑oriented Finance Specialist to join the Project Finance Team to strengthen financial control and reporting across programmes.

You will support quarterly forecasts, variance analysis and cost control for Air & Naval Projects, collaborating with programme leads to ensure accurate data and compliant processes. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Finance background with accounting exposure.
• Ability to negotiate with internal customers.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Oracle systems.
• Willingness to start accounting qualification (AAT/ACMA/ACA/ACCA).
• Familiarity with applying AI techniques to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and cost control for Air & Naval Projects, including forecasting, monthly actuals & variance analysis.
• Bid activity including Costing, Pricing, Evaluating and preparing presentations.
• Completion of Avionics Programme tasks weekly/monthly and responding to queries.
• Developing close working relationships with key programme leads.
• Project Finance Team Support.

Skills

Finance background

Negotiation

Excel

Oracle

AI for improvement

Accounting qualification willingness

Education

Accounting qualification ongoing

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking a detail‑oriented Finance Specialist to join the Project Finance Team to strengthen financial control and reporting across programmes.

You will support quarterly forecasts, variance analysis and cost control for Air & Naval Projects, collaborating with programme leads to ensure accurate data and compliant processes. Hybrid working options are available.