Senior Project Accountant

About BAE Systems

Join BAE Systems and become 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

This role involves providing customer-focused Project Finance support across the entire project lifecycle, ensuring the successful and profitable delivery of customer outcomes. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and insights to facilitate effective decision-making and performance improvement. A key aspect of this position is driving consistent processes, maintaining strong financial controls, and fostering continuous improvement. You will also leverage digital tools, dashboards, and high-quality data to enhance operational efficiency and overall business performance.

Core Duties

• Deliver customer-focused Project Finance support as part of the Capability Centre, assisting the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by managing all Finance aspects of the project life cycle.
• Provide best-in-class financial planning, analysis, and insights to all internal and external customers to drive growth and deliver superior performance.
• Contribute to the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes, fostering a culture of performance excellence and "right first time", while optimising key financial controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project financial performance, producing forward forecasts to equip stakeholders with the necessary information for effective decision-making.
• Contribute to a data-focused and digital culture by digitising ways of working through the support of implementing digital project management, reporting, and financial toolsets.
• Utilise dashboards to provide insights and improve performance, supporting data ownership and driving a focus on "right at source" to prevent manual corrections and data duplication.

Essential Skills

• Experience in Project Finance and a strong understanding of financial forecasting and reporting processes.
• Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management, with the ability to guide, influence, and deliver presentations.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP), including IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with particular capability in Excel.
• Experience using MRPs or ERPs (e.g. SAP, Infor LN, Oracle) and financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical tools (e.g. SAP BPC / SAC, Cognos, Tableau).
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is highly advantageous.

The Radar Team

At BAE Systems Radar, we are advancing the future of radar technology and growing our capability in exciting new ways. Our teams work across the full engineering lifecycle, creating world-class systems that support the UK’s defence. With sites in Cowes, Portsmouth, and Great Baddow, we offer a collaborative, innovative environment where people can make a real impact. If you’re looking for technical challenge, meaningful work, and room to grow, you’ll feel at home here.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and be proud of the difference you make.

A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Security & Export Control

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

21st July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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