Strategic Cost Base Accountant – Growth Focus

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

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking a Cost Base Accountant to work primarily on-site, tasked with analysing the organisational cost base for performance optimisation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cost and management accounting, understand key efficiency drivers, and possess strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £53,211, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and potential flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of cost and management accounting.
• Good understanding of the key drivers of organisational efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders of various seniorities.
• Problem-solving mentality in a dynamic environment.
• Proven experience in establishing processes for new teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyse organisational cost base for performance optimisation.
• Support calculation of rates and price investigations.
• Assist budget holders with queries and deliver optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Cost and management accounting

Organisational efficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Job description

A leading defence company is seeking a Cost Base Accountant to work primarily on-site, tasked with analysing the organisational cost base for performance optimisation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cost and management accounting, understand key efficiency drivers, and possess strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £53,211, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and potential flexible working options.