At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial reporting for exciting projects in the aerospace sector.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a global leader in defence and aerospace technologies.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive workplace that values innovation and creativity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with cutting-edge technology and diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with strong communication and Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 53269 - 58000 £ per year.
Salary Range: £53,269 - £58,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your Impact:
At Leonardo, we are looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team in Edinburgh. Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems and aerospace. The role is a mixture of home based working and onsite in Edinburgh. You will be working as part of an integrated project team and part of the Edinburgh Finance Team. You will manage and be responsible for the financial and project reporting requirements for a specific group of projects. The role is within a dynamic business sector that looks to deliver solutions to a truly global marketplace.
What you’ll do as a Project Accountant:
- Manage and be responsible for the financial and project reporting requirements for a specific group of projects within the Airborne AESA Radar sector, providing accurate, timely and relevant management information as well as providing advice and guidance to the project teams.
- Support Financial Controller with preparation of sector monthly forecasts including assumptions, risks and opportunities and explanation of forecast movements.
- Support the business in producing robust monthly Contract Status Reports (CSRs) and quarterly Sales and Margin Trading Plans.
- Monitor financial performance through the Monthly Forecast and Business Planning processes.
- Work with the Project Team / budget holders to understand forecast, Business Plans and CSR movements.
- Support business winning team in delivering optimal customer solutions.
- Reconcile financial data and resolve problems/issues where appropriate to ensure integrity of information provided.
- Ensure all financial procedures and controls are applied as required; and support non-finance functions on their application.
- Proactively seek to improve local processes and working practices to drive efficiencies across the team and wider business to help drive the Finance function forward.
What You'll Bring:
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA).
- Strong understanding of IFRS 15 and its practical application.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different stakeholders.
- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the initiative to identify and drive improvements.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
- Previous SAP experience would be advantageous.
Security Clearance:
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits:
- Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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Project Accountant in Edinburgh employer: Leonardo Worldwide Corporation
At Leonardo, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Our Edinburgh location provides a unique blend of hybrid working options, generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and mental health support, and access to extensive learning resources, ensuring that our Project Accountants can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to innovative projects in the aerospace and defence sectors.
Contact Details:
Leonardo Worldwide Corporation Recruitment Team
