Project Accountant

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job title: Project Accountant

Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,683+ (Depending on skills and experience)

What you'll be doing:

• Focus on Project Finance Controls: Emphasis on maintaining and enhancing controls within project finances to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial management
• Drive Capability Improvements: Initiatives and strategies aimed at driving improvements in skills, knowledge, and capabilities within the organization to enhance overall performance
• Business Support for CAMs/Budget Holders: Providing essential support to Cost Account Managers and budget holders, as well as non-finance functions such as Project Management and Commercial teams
• Delivery of Targets: Support in achieving internal and external targets, both financial and non-financial, as necessary to ensure the success and growth of the business
• Development Information: Support provided to work towards achieving full qualification in CIMA and other relevant certifications, offering a clear career progression and development pathway

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Part-qualified in CIMA, ACA, or ACCA, with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting (AAT will not be accepted)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to reprioritise tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality

Desirable:

• Experience with Power Query and Business Intelligence (BI) tools to analyse and report on financial data
• Proven experience in managing and engaging stakeholders at various levels, ensuring alignment on financial objectives and project goals
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and interpret financial data in the context of business strategy and project delivery

Benefits:

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 Finance Capability Centre Team:

BAE Systems Air Sector is a through-life business which delivers advanced military air capability both to our UK and many overseas customers. Air E&I (Europe & International) is responsible for the delivery of our European & International commitments for Typhoon, Tornado and Hawk, including production of aircraft, aircraft capability upgrades, and provision of through life support.

A career in Finance at BAE Systems is exciting, challenging and diverse. Today's finance professional must be highly skilled and flexible enough to quickly adapt to the rapid changes of our environment. Our goal is to develop people who are highly motivated and trained with the right skills so that our business can grow effectively and profitably; we are striving to improve our Business Acumen skills which are key to our long term success in the Finance function.

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: 21st April 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.