Job title:Programme Cost Lead

Location:Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £54,793+ depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Working as the focal point for Cost Management across the FCAS Programme, liaising with senior Industry and Customer stakeholders to continue to mature Cost strategy
• Managing the team to track Cost performance across BAE Systems and Industry Partners, owning the output of the monthly Cost Cyle and Quarterly Contract Status Report (CSR)
• Leading the associated Cost Cycle governance reviews with Industry and Customer stakeholders
• Working closely with the FCAS Operational Excellence team to drive the continuous improvement of Cost Management reporting information for internal and external senior review
• Owning the Cost Change Management process, ensuring it is adhered to by all Industry parties and endorsed by the Customer on a monthly basis

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven experience of project management delivery

• Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels

• Proven experience working with Microsoft Tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Desirable:

• Proven experience in Cost Management

• Proven experience of working on a project or programme in the early stages of the life cycle

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The FCAS Acquisition Programme Cost Team:

The FCAS AP Cost team are a central element of the FCAS Programme, working closely with a sizeable Project Control organisation as well as finance Leads and Programme Integration Managers. FCAS also relies on strong relationships with our Industry Partners and UK Customer, promoting collaborative team working across the FCAS enterprise as part of our one team approach. As the Programme Cost Lead, you will ensure our Industry Partners, Customer and internal Programme teams understand the monthly cycle requirements and associated financial performance..

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:29th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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