Project Finance Senior Analyst

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Project Finance Senior Analyst

The Maritime & Land Defence Solutions business are pleased to be able to advertise this new executive role that has been created to increase capacity to support assurance, governance and continuous improvement activities.

The Project Finance Senior Analyst will be a member of the FP&A Project Performance job family and will be key to delivery of ongoing support to the project finance teams aligned to the project teams/areas across Defence Solutions. In addition, this role will be expected to support improvement and change initiatives more broadly across the Project Finance community and wider Finance function of BAE Systems.

Key focus areas of this role will be:

· Contributing to the implementation of common and consistent Project Finance processes which optimise key financial controls, together with a culture of performance excellence and “right first time”.

· Contributing to the modernisation of Project Finance and delivery of continuous improvement

· Contributing to a data focused and digital culture whilst digitising ways of working through the support of implementation of digital project management, reporting and financial toolsets. Using dashboards to provide insights and improve performance. Support ownership of data, and drive focus on “right at source”, to prevent manual corrections / duplication of data.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your career within BAE Systems due to exposure gained across multiple business areas.

Your main responsibilities as Project Finance Senior Analyst will be:

· Financial control: Operate robust and effective financial controls in line with Financial Control Framework and Finance Policies manual, collaborating with the Project Finance Process Owners, Finance Control CC and Governance CC. Support external and internal audit as required.

· Process improvement: Contribute towards identifying and delivering improvements to processes within Project Finance. Support ongoing Finance Modernisation activity, in particular digital reporting improvements.

· Systems improvement: Contribute towards system improvements and help support adoption of a data-centric and digital culture.

· Reporting: Deliver accurate month end and quarterly management reporting.

Your skills and qualifications:

· Experience of Project Finance and strong understanding of financial forecasting and reporting processes. Knowledge of existing systems and ways of working in the Maritime & Land Defence Solutions would be advantageous.

· Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP), incl. IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria.

· Experience of using MRPs or ERPs (e.g. SAP, Infor LN, Oracle) and financial reporting, forecasting and analytical tools (e.g. SAP BPC / SAC, Cognos, Tableau).

· Fully qualified, or working towards fully qualified member status of a professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Location: South, UK + Domestic travel across Defence Solutions sites when required.

Grade: GG11

Flexible Working: Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive 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 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.

Maritime and Land Defence Solutions

As part of Defence Solutions, our Warship Support, Products and Munitions businesses play a vital role in ensuring naval forces remain equipped, ready, and capable across the full spectrum of operations, both at sea and on land.

In Warship Support, we sustain the Royal Navy’s surface fleet from HM Naval Base Portsmouth, from platform maintenance and system upgrades to deployed operational support, we work alongside the Royal Navy to ensure fleet availability and mission readiness. Our work ranges from routine dockyard tasks to complex engineering enhancements, keeping everything from T45 Destroyers to Type 23 Frigates and Aircraft Carriers modern, effective, and ready for operations.

Across our Maritime Products portfolio, we deliver advanced systems and equipment such as combat systems, sensors, propulsion technologies, and training solutions. From torpedoes like Sting Ray and Spearfish and mine neutraliser Archerfish to cutting-edge radar systems such as Sampson, Artisan and Commander Land our technology gives the Royal Navy and its allies superior detection, tracking, and engagement capability. These systems sit at the core of modern naval operations, ensuring platforms perform in the most demanding maritime environments.

Our Munitions business supports both maritime and land forces, manufacturing a broad range of conventional and naval munitions from 4.5-inch and 5-inch naval rounds to large-calibre artillery and insensitive munitions. With the launch of our ‘Next Generation Munitions Solution’ (NGMS), we are securing the UK’s future in the munitions industry. Backed by decades of expertise at sites including Glascoed, Washington, Radway Green, and Bishopton, we deliver the firepower armed forces need safely, reliably, and to the highest standards.

We operate across the UK and are proud to employ skilled professionals across engineering, manufacturing, project management, logistics, and more. Join us, and you’ll contribute to critical defence programmes that protect national security and support front-line operations.

We’re committed to supporting work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements, adaptable working hours, and shift-based roles depending on position. We aim to be the leading employer in defence for valuing diversity and inclusion, and we’re creating an environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

For more information on our Inclusion work, please click here.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and who have been in their current role for 12 months or longer

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. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.