Job Description
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:We have a great opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant/Finance Business Partner to join our Strategic Surveillance team supporting the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) and Arctic Over the Horizon Radar (A-OTHR).This is an opportunity to be involved from the ground up, shaping how the program operates financially and helping set it up for long-term success.Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in maintaining the financial functions within the project to ensure integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision-making for the project. Core Duties:Support the design and implementation of program financial structures, processes and controls.Finance business partnering support within the JORN Program and Cross-FunctionAssist with preparation and review of the project Annual Budget, 5-Year Integrated Business Plan (IBP), Monthly Re-forecast and Customer estimatesWork with stakeholders to interpret policy requirements and translate them into practical financial processes.Earned Value Management (EVM) of key suppliers, providing financial oversight of cost, schedule, forecast performance, and value delivery to support project and business objectives.Support delivery on the strategy and objectives of the organisation, finance function and key priorities for Strategic Surveillance and its major programs.Uphold a strong governance culture, including compliance with Finance Policies, Accounting Standards and Customer contractual requirements
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
A curious mind and the ability to think critically and challenge the status quo.Degree qualification and completed CA or CPA qualification.A good understanding and experience of Commercial policies and practice.Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of adapting these styles to audiences at varying organisational levels.Experience working within a project environment would be highly regarded but not essential.Ability to work in a team environment both within finance and across functions and adapt style to account for individual differences and motivators.
Experience
