Senior Project Accountant

Job Description
hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Job Title:

Senior Project Accountant

Location:

Portsmouth Broad Oak – hybrid pattern of 2-3 days weekly onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:
Up to £56,000 depending on skills and experience

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description

Providing customer-focused Project Finance support across the project lifecycle, helping to deliver successful and profitable customer outcomes. Delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting and insight to support effective decision-making and performance improvement. Driving consistent processes, strong financial controls and continuous improvement, while leveraging digital tools, dashboards and high-quality data to enhance efficiency and business performance.

Core duties

• Delivering 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
• Delivering best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver superior performance
• Contributing to the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, a culture of performance excellence and “right first time”, and optimising key financial controls
• Ensuring that the financial performance of projects is reported accurately and on time, producing forward forecasts so that stakeholders have the information required for effective decision-making
• Contributing to a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the support of implementation of digital project management, reporting and financial toolsets
• Using dashboards to provide insights and improve performance and support ownership of data, and drive focus on “right at source”, to prevent manual corrections / duplication of data

Essential skills

• Experience of Project Finance and strong understanding of financial forecasting and reporting processes
• Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management, with a ability to guide, influence, and deliver presentations
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP), incl. IFRS
  15 revenue recognition criteria
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with particular capability in Excel
• Experience of using MRPs or ERPs (e.g. SAP, Infor LN, Oracle) and financial reporting, forecasting and analytical tools (e.g. SAP BPC / SAC, Cognos, Tableau)
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is highly advantageous

The Radar team

At BAE Systems Radar, we’re advancing the future of radar technology and growing our capability in exciting new ways. Our teams work across the full engineering lifecycle, creating world‑class systems that support the UK’s defence. With sites in Cowes, Portsmouth and Great Baddow, we offer a collaborative, innovative environment where people can make a real impact. If you’re looking for technical challenge, meaningful work and room to grow, you’ll feel at home here.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.

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