Senior Finance Manager FP&A

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager –  Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Barrow in Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Salary: £60,000 + depending on experience with an added car allowance and bonus on top

What you’ll be doing:

·        Ensure the delivery of high quality Financial Planning and Analysis services to the Submarines business, providing quality, forward looking information and analysis

·        Drive end to end process and data improvements (including automation) and efficiencies as they relate to the Submarines business, and contributing to the implementation of IT improvements

·        Work to deliver and enhance the finance monthly management reporting process, and the integrated business planning process, overseeing and delivering report production in a standardised fashion aligned with other business areas

·        Presentation at monthly Maritime Sector Finance reviews and Business Plan reviews, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities around sales, margin/EBIT and cash

·        Liaise with the Business Operations team to ensure plans are in place for the delivery of quality business performance reporting, in line with Group requirements

·        Actively contribute to the delivery of Financial Planning and Analysis modernisation initiatives to drive standardisation, drive efficiency and effectiveness

·        Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to understand scenarios for key programme areas, support the broader systems strategy, reviewing the future business plan for opportunities

Your skills and experiences:

·        You will preferably be a member of a UK recognised professional accountancy body with a significant post qualification experience and a proven track record in the Financial Planning and Analysis domain

·        You will be able to demonstrate a good business understanding and articulation of forecast movements, risks and opportunities

·        Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting policies coupled with excellent planning and process management skills

·        Broad experience of finance management, planning and commercial finance in a complex multi-national business

·        Strong interpersonal skills, able to establish efficient and effective working relationships and to influence key stakeholders across all levels of the organisation

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Financial Planning & Analysis Team:

Within the finance function, Financial Planning and Analysis teams are responsible for leading the delivery of high quality and forward looking financial analysis and insights to the business. Bringing together FP&A experts from across the UK footprint, they are the primary points of contact into business Finance Directors and provide crucial insights on the key business and financial performance.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 

Closing Date: 4^th December 2023 

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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