Senior Project Accountant

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant

Location: Glascoed on site

Salary: £57,824

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.

Core Duties:

Project Accounting support for a variety of manufacturing contracts. Working closely with the Integrated Delivery Team (IDT) to support the delivery of accurate month end management reporting, on time, including project reporting outputs and management reporting with expert analysis and insights analysing in year financial performance

Ensure timely working capital cycle for projects and supporting decision makers in delivering strong project financial performance as well as support project teams across the lifecycle of contracts, including initial setup, forecasting, trading, reporting and analysis, and closure

Support the production of quarterly forecasts and Annual Budgets (IBP) in conjunction with the Finance Business Partners. Support IDTs in forecasting financial estimates of costs to deliver projects and manage risks and opportunities, highlighting key information to the relevant FBPs

Operate robust and effective financial controls in line with Financial Control Framework and Finance Policies manual supporting external and internal audit as required

Contribute towards identifying and delivering improvements to processes within Project Finance. Support ongoing Finance Modernisation activity, in particular digital reporting improvements

Support the development of junior members of the team in a coaching and advisory capacity

Essential Skills:

You will be a part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) actively working towards full professional qualification

You will have experience of Project Finance and an understanding of financial forecasting and reporting processes

You will have awareness of relevant accounting standards including IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria

You will have experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel

You will have experience of using MRPs or ERPs (e.g. SAP, Infor LN, Oracle) and financial reporting, forecasting and analytical tools (e.g. SAP BPC / SAC, Cognos, Tableau)

The Project Finance – Artillery, Tank and Mortar team:

The Project Accountant will be an integral member of the FP&A Project Accounting function, providing ongoing support across Project Finance and the wider Finance team. This role will contribute to the successful delivery of project finance outputs and deliverables, offering effective financial challenge, governance, and strategic partnership with programme teams.

This position sits within a specialised area of the portfolio, focusing on the engineering division. The role manages a substantial number of projects, working closely with numerous Project Managers across a diverse range of initiatives. It requires a strong financial focus, a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement, and the ability to challenge and influence effectively. The Project Accountant will build strong relationships with the Project Management function and gain valuable exposure to the broader commercial aspects of the business.

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 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.

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: 29th April 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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