Project Finance Lead – Capital & Investment

Project Finance Lead – Capital & Investment

Company: BAE Systems

Location: Warton – hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Salary: £56,766+

• Deliver customer‑focused Project Finance support as part of the Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by owning all Finance aspects of the project life cycle.
• Provide best‑in‑class financial planning, analysis and insights to all internal and external customers to drive growth and deliver superior performance.
• Contribute to the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", and optimise key financial controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of the financial performance of projects, producing forward forecasts to enable effective decision‑making by stakeholders.
• Lead modernization of Project Finance and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a data‑focused and digital culture by digitising ways of working through the implementation of digital project management, reporting and financial toolsets, using dashboards to provide insights and drive performance.
• Influence and collaborate across finance and other functions, working with internal stakeholders such as Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).
• Work independently on the majority of tasks, reporting to the Project Finance Capability Centre Team leads.

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ICAEW, or ACCA – AAT not accepted).
• Strong ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in supporting and developing teams.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.

• Experience using Power BI or Power Query for analysis and reporting.
• Background in project accounting or financial project support.

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, a range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. Eligibility for an annual incentive may also apply.

The team of around 150 finance professionals provides end‑to‑end project finance support across the Air portfolio, from advanced technology contracts to major production and world‑class support programmes. It focuses on consistency, digital transformation, and continuous improvement, shaping the future of project finance through smarter data use, modernised systems and a culture of "right first time" delivery.

BAE Systems is an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers employees to fulfil their potential. The company welcomes people from all backgrounds and makes its recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities or health conditions.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring a minimum Baseline Personnel Security Standard and, in some cases, higher levels of National Security Vetting.

12th January 2026 – The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.