Project Finance Analyst

Job Title: Project Finance Analyst

Location: Broad Oak , Hybrid

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

Salary: Circa £50,000 dependent on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

This role provides independent financial oversight across one or more projects, ensuring strong cost control, performance evaluation and data integrity. It supports project teams with high-quality financial insight, timely reporting and constructive challenge, enabling informed decision making with measurable impact on delivery. The position maintains robust financial controls, reconciles reporting to source data, and drives continuous improvement in processes and governance. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the role also develops financial capability across non-finance teams, helping embed sound financial management throughout the project environment.

Core duties:

• Deliver independent review of project cost and performance, providing robust financial support and advice
• Provide value-adding, robust financial support to project teams
• Deliver accurate, timely project reporting meeting business unit and group requirements
• Monitor financial performance, providing independent and robust financial challenge
• Reconcile financial reports to source ledgers, ensuring data integrity
• Continually review and improve processes to meet business financial control requirements
• Take responsibility for decisions impacting project financial performance
• Coach non-finance employees on relevant financial matters

Essential Skills:

• Project Lifecycle Management (LCM) Process
• Business Systems experience (SAP/BPC)
• Finance Governance requirements including financial control framework
• Project accounting or Financial accounting experience

The International Navy Support team (Warship Support):

The International Navy Support team primarily supports Royal Saudi Naval Force ships based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while expanding our presence across the Middle East. Our in service support focuses on maximising ship availability and capability through upgrades, maintenance, technical assurance, and spares and repairs. As part of the team, you’ll act as the project finance point of contact, working closely with finance and project teams to manage and deliver multiple contracts and bids for international customers in a fast paced environment.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 13th May 2026

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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