Project Accountant Sustainment
Job Description
Job title: Project Accountant Sustainment
Company: BAE Systems
Job description: Job title: Project Accountant SustainmentLocation: Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular roleSalary: £47,683 – £52,426What you’ll be doing:
- Work closely with the Integrated Project Team (IPT) to obtain and process robust inputs for monthly forecasting, Integrated Business Plan (IBP), Half Year and Full Year requirements
- Prepare and complete Monthly Interim Trading of Sales and Margin
- Work closely with the IPT to obtain and populate robust inputs for the quarterly Contract Status Reports (CSR’s) and Summary Status Reports (SSR’s)
- Complete the FY21- 25 Sales & Margin Trading Plan along with the Sales & Margin Trading Principles (SMTP) pack as required
- Ensure timely recovery of cash by actively managing debt with the customer
- Lead finance contract closure activities
- Ensure full support is given for any internal and external audit activities
- Support to finance modernisation & transformation activities
Your skills and experiences:Essential:
- Part –qualified accountant (Fully Qualified Accountant Desirable) – CIMA, ACA, ACCA
- Experience of large Enterprise Reporting Systems
- Previous project accounting experience
- Strong excel skills, competent in MS office suite
Desirable:
- Management Accounting Experience
- Line Management Experience
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 leave incentive.The Sustainment Delivery Team:This role offers the unique opportunity to be involved in the 5 Year Fixed Price Annualised Sustainment Contract; a significant F-35 Contract.The job holder provides financial management support and control to the F-35 US Sustainment business. The incumbent will work closely with the Sustainment Project Teams in order to maximise business stream profitability and cash flows.Regular meetings with US counterpart. Exposure to other projects. Train and support other team members.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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.Closing Date: 29th March 2024We 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.
Expected salary: £47683 – 52426 per year
Location: Samlesbury, Lancashire
