Head of FP&A: Future Combat Air System (FCAS)

Job title: Head of FP&A: Future Combat Air System (FCAS)

Location: Warton/Samlesbury

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

Salary: £60,000+ depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Delivery of high-quality FP&A services, providing quality, forward looking information and analysis through the finance monthly management reporting process, and the integrated business planning process
• Contribute to Finance and Business Plan reviews, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities around sales, margin/EBIT and cash
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) to model scenarios and key assumptions across the future programme
• Actively contribute to the delivery of FP&A modernisation initiatives to drive standardisation, efficiency and effectiveness

Your skills and experiences:

• Member of a UK recognised professional accountancy body with post qualification experience in the FP&A domain
• Demonstration of business understanding and articulation of forecast movements, risks and opportunities
• 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 leave 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.