Finance Project Data Control Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Project Data Control Officer

Location: Frimley, Hybrid, 1 day per week on site

Salary: £30,200+ (DOE)

Who we are:

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. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

This role supports the validation, creation and management of project and sales order data across the business within SAP ERP systems. Working closely with Finance, Project Management and Business Operations teams, you’ll help ensure project data is accurately maintained throughout the full project lifecycle, supporting strong governance and operational efficiency.

You’ll play a key role in project set-up, order intake, budget management and project closure activity, while supporting process improvements and maintaining high levels of data accuracy.

Core duties:

• Support Order Intake process
• Create and maintain project and sales order data within SAP ERP systems
• Support project set-up activities including WBS structures and budgets
• Work closely with Finance, PMO and Project teams to ensure accurate and controlled processes
• Support data governance, audit requirements and reporting activities
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, testing activities and operational efficiencies

Essential Skills:

• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Salesforce
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Experience working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and ability to follow established processes
• Good communication skills and experience working with stakeholders or global teams

The team:

The team supports project and financial operations activity across the business, ensuring projects are accurately established, maintained and governed throughout their lifecycle. Working across teams in the UK and Malaysia, the team collaborates closely with Finance, Project Management and Business Operations stakeholders to support effective project delivery and continuous improvement.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. 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. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

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.

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: 12th June 2026

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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