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29/11/10
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  Finance Manager - Advanced Technology
BAE Systems
Home Counties Chelmsford

Finance Manager - Advanced Technology
A vacancy has become available as Finance Manager - Advanced Technology reporting to the Financial Controller TES, and manages a team of 3 project accountants across two locations. This role is based at Great Baddow, Chelmsford. BAE Systems Technology and Engineering Services (TES) provide research and development, consultancy and technology brokering services into defence, aerospace and commercial markets. With c.450 scientists and engineers TES works in collaboration and partnership with academia and innovative organisations throughout the supply chain, identifying, developing, pulling through and integrating technologies and capabilities to deliver discriminating solutions to its customers

As a Finance Manager - Advanced Technology your main responsibilities will involve:
Leadership and development of the Advanced Technology Finance team and support across the wider function where appropriate
Support internal investment/divestment appraisal process
Completion of all financial reporting requirements: IBP, Budget and forecasting, Theme and project review including preparation of CSRs and project packs, Reporting and analysis of PV, P&T and utilisation, Risk and opportunity reporting
Financial management of projects including the review of contracts to ensure project delivery to cost, quality and schedule
Control and reporting of provisions as required
Liaise with Business Development, Commercial and other business representatives to ensure commercial deals and bids provide best value to the company
Deliver team plans to ensure delivery of objectives and development needs
Delivery of ad hoc information requests from Financial Controller or other stakeholders
Assistance to business activity management and Shared Services management on in development and implementation of business improvement and process re-engineering initiatives.
Qualifications: Bachelors
Accounting cert. (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
Experience: 10 years +
Languages: English : Speak / Write Fluently
Job-Type: open-ended
Remuneration: 40`000 - 60`000 (Annual salary) GBP
Permit Type: EU National
Region: Home Counties Chelmsford
CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and capable of influencing senior managers in other disciplines
Ability to manage effective relationships with individuals of multidisciplinary backgrounds
Ability to describe complex financial situations simply to ensure understanding of key stakeholders
Ability to manage a geographically disparate team
Must have the drive and determination to overcome obstacles and deliver against deadlines

The successful candidate will be a good team player, able to lead as well as be part of the team. They should be an effective communicator to a high level, with good relationship building and stakeholder management qualities. They should also be self-motivated to continually improve processes/ methods

BAE Systems is a global defence, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

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