Job Title: Financial Systems Expert
Location: Flexible to UK locations with occasional travel. A range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.
Salary: £55,000 + depending on experience
About the Role:
1. Be the functional expert in SAP S/4HANA FI/CO, focusing on system administration, reporting, and process improvements.
2. Collaborate closely with the wider Finance Systems team and IM&T supporting downstream/upstream toolsets.
3. Support the Finance Function with month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring financial data integrity and compliance.
4. Manage and direct multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, aligning with financial reporting requirements and systems administration.
5. Lead automation projects to improve system efficiency and accuracy, identifying and implementing process improvements.
6. Oversee the development and maintenance of data quality, system support, and financial reporting, ensuring effective decision-making.
7. Resolve complex finance system issues by working collaboratively with internal teams and third parties.
8. Collaborate closely with the Senior Finance Manager to ensure ERP/EPM systems and processes support month-end reporting with no risk of misstatement.
9. Manage SharePoint for Submarines Finance, driving seamless collaboration and communication across the Finance function.
10. Deliver detailed financial analysis and strategic insights to senior management, shaping the future data needs to support business performance.
Your Skills and Experience:
Essential
11. Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA FI/CO or similar ERP systems, including system administration, reporting, and driving process improvements within the finance sector.
12. Solid background in accounting and finance, with a comprehensive understanding of financial systems and their impact on business performance.
13. Proven ability to collaborate with third-party consultants and developers to resolve system issues, optimise processes, and drive cross-functional improvements.
14. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven insights to support financial decision-making.
15. In-depth knowledge of finance systems and processes, ensuring integration and functionality across financial operations.
Desirable
16. A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent is preferred.
17. A degree in finance, business, or a related field is advantageous.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, extensive flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts.
The Finance Team:
Join our dynamic team at BAE, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our finance systems, as part of Finance Modernisation.