BAE Systems | Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant

4 days ago

north west england, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Senior Accountant – Overseas Accounting Location: Warton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £54,793+ (Depending on skills and experience)


Driving Financial Excellence: Lead the development and implementation of robust financial controls and champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Overseas Team
Shaping Policies and Procedures: Contribute to the design and rollout of financial policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices and full compliance with the Operational Framework
Ensuring Financial Integrity: Manage financial ledgers with precision, applying strong controls to maintain the integrity of various accounting systems
Optimising Cash Management: Oversee cash resources to meet business commitments while identifying and mitigating foreign currency risks for non-sterling transactions, particularly in areas of new business growth
Delivering Timely Insights: Provide accurate and timely reports, including forecasts, Integrated Budget Plans (IBP), and statutory financial reports, ensuring seamless collaboration with Line of Business (LoB) Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams
Supporting Tax Compliance: Prepare detailed tax information for both Group Tax and local authorities, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting
Fully Qualified Accountant: Must hold a recognised accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent (AAT will NOT be accepted), demonstrating in-depth knowledge of financial principles, practices, and ethical standards. This ensures the ability to handle complex financial tasks and maintain regulatory compliance
Previous Experience in Financial Accounting: Proven background in managing financial records, preparing accurate reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Experience with tasks like general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and year-end reporting is critical
Experience in Financial Planning and Reporting: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to support strategic decision-making. Audit Experience: Hands-on involvement in both internal and external audits, ensuring thorough preparation, accurate reporting, and the resolution of audit findings. Familiarity with audit processes strengthens financial controls and governance frameworks
Collaborative approach with the ability to engage stakeholders across functions and levels, leveraging a strong understanding of finance function structures to ensure efficient and effective processes and data flow
Ability to influence Overseas Finance teams and interact with broader business to establish effective, efficient and assured financial control processes

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 incentive.
The Air Overseas Accounting Team:
The Air Overseas Accounting Team provides critical financial governance and support for overseas entities within Air. The team ensures robust financial processes, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including HR, Group Tax, and local accounting partners.
This role will be focused primarily on FCAS however the team supports multiple lines of business, contributing to global finance strategies while maintaining best practices across financial operations and statutory governance.
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.
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.
Closing Date: 9 th January 2025
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