Assistant Project Accountant - Avionics

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

The role will report directly to the Avionics Senior Project Accountant providing financial support to the business unit. The role is an integral part of the Project Finance Team, ensuring financial control is held within the programme and complying with all relevant GDUK and Corporate policies.

The individual will need to be a self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to work as part of a team. The role encompasses financial/cost control, quarterly forecasting, variance analysis.

Responsibilities include:

• Financial Analysis and cost control for Air & Naval Projects, including the generation of forecasts, monthly actuals & variance analysis. Ensure integrity of data and adherence to corporate policies.
• Bid activity including Costing, Pricing, Evaluating and preparing presentations.
• Completion of Avionics Programme tasks on a weekly/monthly basis and responding with queries as required.
• Developing a close working relationship with key programme leads.
• Project Finance Team Support

• Finance background
• Strong eye for detail
• Ability to negotiate with internal customers
• Good Microsoft Excel Skills
• Team player & collaborative spirit
• Knowledge of Oracle systems
• Willing to start Accountant qualification (AAT/ACMA/ACA/ACCA)
• Familiarity with applying AI techniques to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation

This role has a salary of between £29,700 and £33,000 plus our flexible benefits package.

We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

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