Background

Chemring Group PLC is a global business that specialises in the manufacture of high technology products and the provision of services to the aerospace, defence and security markets to over 50 countries around the world.

The Group is organised under two strategic product segments: Sensors & Information and Countermeasures & Energetics.

In our Sensors & Information sector we are a leading supplier of consulting and technology services, trusted by government and industrial partners worldwide to solve the most technically challenging defence and security-critical issues. Our products include core technologies for detecting, intercepting and jamming electronic communications, and world-leading systems for detecting improvised explosive devices (“IEDs”), chemical and biological agents.

In our Countermeasures & Energetics sector, we have deep technical expertise in high-hazard precision engineering and manufacturing. We are the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced expendable countermeasures and countermeasures suites for protecting air and sea platforms against the growing threat of guided missiles. Our niche, world-class energetics portfolio provides high-reliability, single-use devices that perform critical functions for the space, aerospace, defence and industrial markets including satellite deployment, aircrew egress and aircraft safety systems.

The Group has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a FTSE 250 constituent. The head office is based in Romsey (UK) with operations across the UK, USA, Norway and Australia.

The role

There is a vacancy within the head office Group finance team. The role will be based at the Group head office in Romsey, involving occasional UK and international travel to subsidiaries.

This is a flexible and varied role offering the opportunity for significant career development and learning from an experienced and high performing Group finance team as well exposure to the Group executive team. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in the preparation of the group monthly management accounts
  • Analysis of group results and forecasts
  • Modelling of risks to group forecast profit and cash
  • Assist with group technical accounting matters such as share based payments, goodwill impairment, going concern reviews, tax
  • Assist with the preparation of accounting papers and other finance related presentations to the PLC board
  • Review / challenge of subsidiary budgets and 5 year plans
  • Support the completion of the PLC annual report, RNS and subsidiary UK statutory accounts
  • Assist with the group internal audit programme
  • Assist with managing the group external audit process
  • Prepare and maintain accounting for head office entities
  • Providing support to business units with accounting and operational matters
  • Ad-hoc support around the group with modelling of bids, tenders and CAPEX proposals
  • Ad-hoc support in the modelling of future acquisitions and disposals
  • Support roll out of Group ERP solution

The Candidate

Qualified accountant – ACA, CIMA, ACCA

The successful candidate will require:

  • Background and good communication skills both verbally and written - The ability to analyse, understand and challenge
  • The ability to use your own initiative when necessary and pursue issues.
  • To be comfortable working alone and as team player
  • The ability to assess the importance of the issues identified and suggest practical solutions
  • Confidence in presenting and defending arguments
  • Intermediate Excel/power point skills

Remuneration

The role is ideally suited to someone 0-2 years post qualified and therefore remuneration is dependent on experience. We have provided indicative ranges below:

  • Base salary - £45-60k depending on experience
  • Bonus – up to 20%
  • Benefits – Private medical, pension, access to other discounted benefits through the employee portal
  • Romsey site – staff canteen, gym, extensive grounds

Apply now by sending your CV to [email protected]

Security

Due to the nature of this position, as a minimum we require BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) security clearance, you may require additional security clearance depending on the level of your role.

Chemring is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive. We can accommodate flexible working arrangements, and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.