Strategic Cost Base Accountant

BAE Systems; Sandhurst; Hybrid; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Cost Base Accountant for the Edgewing joint venture in the Reading area. The role involves analyzing cost structures to optimize performance and delivering reporting to senior budget holders. Candidates should have experience in cost and management accounting and strong problem-solving skills. Alongside a competitive salary of £53,211+, the company offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits, making an impact on a global defense mission.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyse the organisation cost base to support performance optimisation.
• Analysis of monthly actuals to understand key drivers for costs.
• Support the calculation of rates and price investigation.

Skills

Cost and management accounting

Understanding of drivers of organisational efficiency

Collaboration with stakeholders

Problem solving in a dynamic environment

Education

Relevant financial qualification (or studying towards it)

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Cost Base Accountant for the Edgewing joint venture in the Reading area. The role involves analyzing cost structures to optimize performance and delivering reporting to senior budget holders. Candidates should have experience in cost and management accounting and strong problem-solving skills. Alongside a competitive salary of £53,211+, the company offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits, making an impact on a global defense mission.