Cost Performance Accountant
1 day ago
Cost Performance Accountant – Contract (Inside IR35) Day Rate: £520 per day (Inside IR35)Clearance: BPSSLocation: Frimley (Hybrid)Contract Length: 12 months Overview A leading organisation within a complex, engineering-led environment is seeking a Cost Performance Accountant to join its Finance Transformation function. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality FP&A outputs, accurate forecasting, and insightful cost analysis that supports effective decision-making across the business. You will work closely with finance stakeholders and operational teams, becoming a trusted partner and a key contributor to financial governance, cost visibility, and process improvement. The role is aligned to a major ERP transformation programme, supporting the design and implementation of standardised processes and best-practice reporting. Key Responsibilities Support delivery of an ERP programme alongside finance, payroll, and operations teams, ensuring optimal system design for Cost Performance and Payroll. Collaborate with finance teams across the organisation to develop standardised, SAP‑aligned processes. Contribute to the implementation of enhanced reporting and forecasting using modern SAP analytics tools. Identify opportunities for process improvement to drive efficiency and alignment with finance modernisation initiatives. Support teams in the UK and internationally to ensure consistent, high-quality FP&A output. Provide financial guidance on budgets, forecasts, cost transformation, and profitability drivers. Present complex financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders across multiple business functions. Maintain a strong financial controls environment. What Good Looks Like Candidates with experience in complex, matrixed organisations—ideally within defence, engineering, aerospace, or large‑scale manufacturing—will be well suited to this role. Essential Skills & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Demonstrable understanding of finance best practice. Proven ability to build strong cross‑functional stakeholder relationships. SAP experience is essential; SME or super‑user level highly beneficial. Payroll accounting experience. Demonstrated FP&A and cost management expertise. Additional Information Candidates must have permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK. BPSS clearance is required prior to starting. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Cost Accountant
2 days ago
Frimley, United Kingdom Stott and May Full timeCost Performance Accountant – Contract (Inside IR35)Day Rate: £520 per day (Inside IR35)Clearance: BPSSLocation: Frimley (Hybrid)Contract Length: 12 monthsOverviewA leading organisation within a complex, engineering-led environment is seeking a Cost Performance Accountant to join its Finance Transformation function. You will play a crucial role in...
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Cost Accountant
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Cost Base Accountant
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Frimley, United Kingdom The Security Event Full timeA financial consultancy firm is seeking a Cost Base Accountant in the Reading area, primarily for on-site work with potential flexible options. The role involves analyzing costs to support performance optimization. Candidates should have experience in cost and management accounting, a strong grasp of organizational efficiency, and the ability to communicate...
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Frimley, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeA leading defence contractor in the United Kingdom is looking for a Cost Base Accountant to optimize performance through cost analysis and reporting. This role requires strong skills in cost management, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities in a fast-paced environment. The position accommodates flexible working arrangements, primarily on-site. Join...
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Cost Base Accountant – Drive Cost Optimisation
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Frimley, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeA leading defence contractor is seeking a Cost Base Accountant to optimize performance through thorough financial analysis and reporting. The successful individual will hold a relevant financial qualification and possess expertise in cost management. Your responsibility will include analysing costs and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance...
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Cost Performance Accountant
2 days ago
Frimley, United Kingdom Stott and May Full timeA leading organisation in the engineering sector is seeking a Cost Performance Accountant to join its Finance Transformation function. This role, set in a hybrid work model, emphasizes delivering high-quality financial outputs using SAP tools. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and possess strong Excel skills. The successful...
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Cost Base Accountant
1 week ago
Frimley, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob Description - Cost Base Accountant (Edgewing) (00132555) Cost Base Accountant (Edgewing) - 00132555 Job title: Cost Base Accountant (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support...
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Cost Base Accountant
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Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time £530,000 - £538,000 per yearJob title: Cost Base Accountant (Edgewing)Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to...
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Cost Base Accountant
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Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time £53,000 - £65,000 per yearJob title: Cost Base Accountant (Edgewing)Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to...
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Cost Base Accountant
1 week ago
Frimley, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title : Cost Base Accountant (Edgewing)Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due...
