Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant

Do you enjoy working with senior stakeholders in a varied and dynamic role? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Management Accountant at our site in Scotstoun.

As a Senior Management Accountant, you will be working on costing, forecasting, budgeting and creating the month end pack. You will also be required to work on continuous improvement programmes across the finance function.

This role will provide you with opportunity to work cross functionally and develop a strong stakeholder network with input into the Integrated Business Plan (IBP).

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Management Accountant will involve:

Working with functional heads and/or their business managers to control costs within the functions

Aiding the functional heads in their production of timely and accurate forecasts and IBP information whilst maintaining a level of challenge to their inputs

Reviewing and delivering the monthly financial cycle including monthly Preliminary forecasts, monthly review of actual data and commentary detailing and proving the drivers behind P&L and headcount variances

Ensuring reviews are taking place to the agreed timetable within their area of control

Working closely with the functions on a day to day basis, as required, supporting and receiving key business information to substantiate presented figures

Reviewing various functions and working with the budget holder to reduce heads and spend

Working with senior management on cost saving initiatives

Your skills and qualifications as a Management Accountant:

Fully qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA or relevant equivalent

Experience of continuous improvement within a role

Proven experience in the timely delivery of management accounts information and reporting and forecasting

Good accounting system experience and strong Excel skills

Relevant industry experience; Engineering, Manufacturing and/or Defence

Strong excel skills and being able to use v look ups and pivot tables

What we're looking for in you:

You should have good communication skills and be able to work well in the capacity of a finance business partner. You should be able to build strong stakeholder relationships and be able to constructively challenge the business.

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Location: Scotstoun

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Naval Ships

We design and build a full range of naval ships, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. We also develop and integrate state of the art combat systems for the surface fleet, equipping customers with the best possible information to operate effectively in modern naval environments. We are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities and people. That's work that inspires us. That's BAE Systems.

You will find we offer a wealth of career options. From offshore patrol vessels through to Type 26 Global Combat Ship and QE Class aircraft carriers, the projects you'll be involved with are exciting and challenging and will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do what's important to you, whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we'll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential. Talk to us about Smart Working.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Inspiring Work, Inspiring People Salary: . Date posted: 15/06/2017