Business & Cost Performance Lead

Job Title: Business & Cost Performance Lead

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid, 2 days on site weekly

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,271+ depending on skills and experience

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:

In this role, you will be part of the Submarines FP&A Business Performance team, taking ownership of key Financial Planning and Analysis processes across the business. You will play a central role in planning cycles, including forecasts, budgets and IBP submissions, as well as delivering monthly management reporting, analysing variances, and identifying risks and opportunities.

Core duties:

• Working in the Submarines FP&A Business Performance team
• Take ownership of key Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes within the Submarines business, including planning cycles (forecast, budget, and IBP submissions), monthly management reporting (reporting packs, variance analysis, risks and opportunities), quarterly business reviews and cash flow forecasting
• Contribute to the delivery of key outputs and processes, ensuring deliverables to Programmes, Leadership, Sector, Group and other stakeholders are high quality, accurate and made in line with expected timescales
• Operate and enhance financial systems and processes in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Ensure financial reporting, governance, and controls are robust and compliant with the Group and local requirements

• Support continuous improvement and transformation initiatives within the FP&A capability centre, contributing to the implementation of the Finance Strategy and the One Finance Operating Model

   

Essential skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience
• Sound business knowledge and commercial awareness
• Good understanding of planning cycles, reporting, and accounting standards
• Proficient in using financial systems to support FP&A activities
• Proven experience in financial planning & analysis, continuous improvement and governance & compliance
• Excel and data modelling skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex information clearly

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Performance team:

As a Business Performance Lead within our central Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Performance team, you will play a key role in driving forward-looking insights that enhance future business performance. You’ll work collaboratively with Programmes, Leadership, Capability Centres, Sector, and Group teams to deliver analytical support and actionable insights that inform strategic decisions. In addition, you’ll contribute to the continuous improvement of the FP&A capability centre, helping to shape and strengthen our overall financial performance and decision-making processes. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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. We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

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: 3rd 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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