Finance Analyst - Defence Sector Contract Accountant

Finance Analyst - Defence Sector Contract Accountant
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Bristol , United Kingdom
Finance Analyst - Defence Sector Contract AccountantPosting Date: 16 Apr 2024Function: FinanceUnit: BusinessLocation:Finance Analyst – Defence Sector Contract Accountant (Bristol or London)Working within a team, this role plays a significant and central part of ensuring the business success of our Drones / Counter-Drones business, MOD Other and Defence ServiceManagement (DSM) platform under the CPS division, delivering financial reporting and business partnering to shape commercial decision making that enhances the sustainable revenue growth across a range of products and services, in both medium and long term.You will provide robust financial management of complex customer contracts. Ensuring recognition of revenue and profit in line with company policy and appropriate accounting standards.You will be work independently, assisting and working with the contract & business managers to ensure financial integrity of the contract. Also you will be supporting on new business/ change control pricing and commercials.If you are interested in this great opportunity, we encourage you to apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion. We look forward to hearing from you!You'll have the following responsibilitiesOwnership of the Drones / Counter-Drones business, MOD Other and DSM platform with responsibility for; month end procedures reporting for P&L and balance sheet, driving cost transformation initiatives to maximise bottom line, supporting business managers on pricing/ change controls and driving governance improvement opportunities specific to Drones / Counter-Drones and DSMFocus on the following key areas: Planning, Budgeting, Cost Transformation, Process Improvements, Reporting, Financial Controls and Risk ManagementResponsible for maintaining accounts and preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting standards. To maintain financial integrity at all times and being able to support balances and identify risks and opportunitiesLead, support and provide analysis to assist projects linked to the delivery of Medium Term Plan 25 (MTP25), including managing the governance for Capex investment and approvalEnsure SOX compliance and strong governanceYou'll have the following skills & experienceEither Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA etc)Excellent analytical skills and strong commercial awarenessRobust spreadsheet skills (Excel)Ability to work without supervision, taking ownership for and delivers resultsStrong stakeholder management; the ability to manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally up to and including finance director level, and the resilience to challenge themAbility to identify and evaluate commercial and financial risk, and to take steps to mitigate risks and/ or to drive value addDemonstrate creative thinking and innovation with an ability to convey the complex in a simple and meaningful mannerConstantly challenging the status quo; continually seeks out best practice with regards to financial reporting policy and practice, ensuring consistent accounting policy and treatmentSelf-motivated with a high degree of initiative and responsibility Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass UK Government Security Clearance25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)10% on target bonusFlexible benefits: cycle to work, healthcare, etc.Discounted BT products, retail vouchers and other great benefitsAlthough these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
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