Overhead Accountant

+ Providing financial support and guidance to key stakeholders. This will include both financial and non-financial stakeholders across all levels, with responsibility for expense budgets/forecasts and reporting for specific functions within the business
+ Generation of accurate management accounting information to support month end close, ad hoc analysis, and to maintain compliance to mandated policies
+ Supporting Cost Base daily admin activities as required (for example, labour recording compliance and invoicing amongst other aspects)
+ Carrying out of continuous improvement activities, bringing in new ideas and efficient ways of working for transformation of Financial Planning and ERP Systems

+ Ability to communicate effectively
+ Prior experience within Cost Base Accounting
+ Good attention to detail and ability to swiftly analyse numerical data
+ Proven IT skills and working knowledge of Oracle ERP systems (or equivalent), and Business Intelligence Reporting (Power B.I.)
Desirable:
+ Commenced or obtained Professional Qualifications within Accountancy

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Finance team:
This is an exciting time to join BAE Systems with growth and business transformation within this team where you can showcase your expertise through bringing new ideas into the business. The role will provide an opportunity for you to broaden your understanding of both Cost Base Accounting and Functional resource management.
This role will also provide opportunities to progress and take on more responsibility.
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.