BAE Systems
Finance Assurance Manager
Job Location
Penwortham, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Title: Finance Assurance Manager
Location: Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £58,000
What you'll be doing:
Planning, delivery and reporting of a programme of audits that examine key areas of financial risk
Through audit assignments, you will play a key role in analysing the effectiveness of controls to mitigate risk
Applying critical thinking to identify weaknesses and understand root cause, determining and agreeing value added recommendations to enhance business performance
Supporting activities that contribute towards readiness for UK Corporate Reform and drive continuous improvement within the GCC
Creating audit reports that will be written for and read by senior stakeholders across the business, including members of the Executive Committee of BAE Systems plcYour skills and experiences:
Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with relevant technical capability
A motivated self-starter with good organisational and stakeholder management skills to achieve outcomes through collaboration with others
Analytical skills, including the use of data analytics, to analyse complex issues and draw appropriate conclusions through the understanding of root cause
Proven verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively deliver potentially sensitive and / or complex information to a range of stakeholders, including senior executives
Ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders to gain support for recommendations and observations made in order to drive through improvement initiatives
Integrity and resilience to withstand pressure and remain firm on observations / recommendations arising from audit activityBenefits:
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 UK Governance Capability Centre (GCC) team:
It's an exciting time to join the UK Governance Capability Centre (GCC), we're progressing an improvement agenda that is challenging existing finance assurance structures and processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of assurance delivery and prepare readiness for UK Corporate Reform. As the second line of assurance, the GCC is committed to protecting the integrity of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
The GCC offers a springboard on which to launch your future career. Through our assurance work you will secure a sound understanding of finance operations and the broader BAE Systems business. We will provide you with the opportunity to develop your career in a highly visible and influential department, one that offers considerable scope for new and innovative ideas, and one that will mature the critical leadership skills required in BAE Systems.
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 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
Closing Date: 15th November 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Location: Penwortham, GB
Posted Date: 11/20/2024
Location: Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £58,000
What you'll be doing:
Planning, delivery and reporting of a programme of audits that examine key areas of financial risk
Through audit assignments, you will play a key role in analysing the effectiveness of controls to mitigate risk
Applying critical thinking to identify weaknesses and understand root cause, determining and agreeing value added recommendations to enhance business performance
Supporting activities that contribute towards readiness for UK Corporate Reform and drive continuous improvement within the GCC
Creating audit reports that will be written for and read by senior stakeholders across the business, including members of the Executive Committee of BAE Systems plcYour skills and experiences:
Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with relevant technical capability
A motivated self-starter with good organisational and stakeholder management skills to achieve outcomes through collaboration with others
Analytical skills, including the use of data analytics, to analyse complex issues and draw appropriate conclusions through the understanding of root cause
Proven verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively deliver potentially sensitive and / or complex information to a range of stakeholders, including senior executives
Ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders to gain support for recommendations and observations made in order to drive through improvement initiatives
Integrity and resilience to withstand pressure and remain firm on observations / recommendations arising from audit activityBenefits:
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 UK Governance Capability Centre (GCC) team:
It's an exciting time to join the UK Governance Capability Centre (GCC), we're progressing an improvement agenda that is challenging existing finance assurance structures and processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of assurance delivery and prepare readiness for UK Corporate Reform. As the second line of assurance, the GCC is committed to protecting the integrity of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
The GCC offers a springboard on which to launch your future career. Through our assurance work you will secure a sound understanding of finance operations and the broader BAE Systems business. We will provide you with the opportunity to develop your career in a highly visible and influential department, one that offers considerable scope for new and innovative ideas, and one that will mature the critical leadership skills required in BAE Systems.
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 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
Closing Date: 15th November 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
#LI-AG1
#LI-Hybrid
Location: Penwortham, GB
Posted Date: 11/20/2024
Contact Information
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