Costbase and Business Support Accountant

Job description

Management Accountant – Costbase and Business Support

Would you like to provide financial business support to an area of the business operating in five continents? We currently have a vacancy for a Management Accountant – Costbase and Business Support at our site in Barrow-In-Furness.

As a Management Accountant – Costbase and Business Support, you will be part of a team responsible for providing support to all Functional heads in management, reporting of P&L, headcount and capital expenditure.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience as a finance business partner while build a stakeholder network across the Weapons Business Unit.

Your main responsibilities as a Management Accountant – Costbase and Business Support

will involve:

Working closely with Cost Centre Head/Budget Holder within the function to produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts

Creating reports on profit & loss, variance analysis, headcount, capital and risks & opportunities

Running the quarterly cost base reforecast process and producing required outputs

Involvement in the integrated business plan, quarterly business report and budget processes

Involvement in financial tracking and supporting projects

Supporting your line manager in improving financial control and financial management, including identification and realisation of savings

Producing indirect overhead reports, functional reports and adhoc reports/support relating to cost base and/ or utilisation

Supporting costing rates, through put, utilisation and headcount calculations

Supporting the cost base, reporting and capital function with any tasks which arise

Your skills and qualifications as a Management Accountant – Costbase and Business Support:

Part qualified/Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or relevant experience

Management accounting expertise including preparation and presentation of management information, budgeting and forecasting

Knowledge and experience of costbase

Advanced excel skill set

Experience of working within a manufacturing or operational environment

Experience of overhead accounting would be highly desirable

What we're looking for in you:

You will need to be able to work effectively with the wider function as a finance business partner. You will have effective communication and influencing skills including the ability to challenge and question others effectively.

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Salary: £36 299+

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

BAE Systems – Weapon Systems

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BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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