Project Accountant

Job description

Project Accountant

Would you like to be part of a new UK Typhoon support model known as future stage operating model? We currently have a vacancy for a Project Accountant at our site in.

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for providing Project Accounting support to Typhoon production contracts and Typhoon P3Eb Capability contracts.

This role will offer an exciting opportunity to work on a new contract being delivered to the customer in Kuwait.

Your main responsibilities as a Project Accountant will involve:

Preparing and challenging all phases of IBP including assumptions, risks and opportunities and bridging to previous IBP phases

Preparing monthly forecasts including assumptions, risks and opportunities and explaining forecast movements

Ensuring all financial procedures and controls are applied as required

Cash forecasting and engaging cross functionally driving process improvements and forecast accuracy

Producing monthly balance sheet and comments, taking actions where appropriate

Supporting the business in producing robust quarterly CSRs and Sales and Margin Trading Plans

Supporting the business as appropriate in ensuring all budget targets are achieved; including reviewing and posting of monthly sales and margin journals and ensuring all bids are subject to the appropriate financial challenge and in line with procedure

Your skills and qualifications as a Project Accountant will ideally include:

Fully qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA or relevant equivalent

Advanced Excel skills

Able to prioritise to meet key deadlines

Project accounting experience

TM1 and BAAN experience would be desirable

Manufacturing background would be beneficial

What we're looking for in you:

You will need to be confident in your ability to challenge stakeholders. You should be able to work autonomously, and with a desire to be at the forefront of continuous improvements.

Salary: £34 274+

Location: Warton/Samlesbury

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.

Military Air & Information

The Military Air & Information (MAI) business has been structured to create a focused business, designed to meet the current and future requirements of our customers. The MAI business has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

MAI has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. MAI recognises training as a key enabler to deliver military capability, bringing together experience in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions to military customers around the world. This is a powerful combination.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to give real advantage to our customers worldwide. Trusted to deliver - always.

BAE Systems welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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