At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead bid management for the UK's F-35 aircraft fleet and collaborate with industry partners.
- Company: Join BAE Systems, a leader in defence and aerospace innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and support for personal wellbeing.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification and strong financial systems knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Hybrid – 3 days per week on site. This role will require regular UK travel, likely RAF Marham (Norfolk) and/or London.
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £59,491+ (DOE) 18 month Fixed Term Contract.
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. This role is pivotal to delivering the BAE Systems bid in supporting the UK F‑35 aircraft fleet. You will help shape a complex, multi‑partner solution across BAE Systems, and wider industry stakeholders, working closely with industry and government. The next‑generation Lightning Air system National Capability Enterprise (LANCE) bid seeks to embed transformation principles to evolve a proven support model, ensuring UK‑unique capability, readiness, and resilience.
- Lead aspects of bid management, including Lifecycles Management (LCM) reviews.
- Deploy business winning policies and process, including Operational Framework, LCM and capture plans, to ensure LANCE bid activities are consistent and compliant with business requirements.
You will hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW or equivalent).
You will have considerable knowledge of financial systems (e.g., SAP, Infor LN, Sage) and be comfortable using Microsoft tools, including Excel.
You will be able to interpret multi-faceted financial data and communicate insights clearly to colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
You will be able to identify control weaknesses and help deliver effective, sustainable improvements.
Based in the Northwest with regular travel to RAF Marham, you’ll be positioned alongside the RAF’s most advanced aircraft, offering a rare opportunity to contribute to the future of F‑35. 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. 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.
