What Jobs are available for Senior Management Positions in Teesside?

• Partnering with senior leaders to understand workforce needs and develop talent acquisition strategies.
• Overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Designing and implementing effective employee development programs, including training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Conducting performance management reviews and facilitating performance improvement plans.
• Developing and implementing compensation and benefits strategies to ensure market competitiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Advising on employee relations matters, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Championing diversity and inclusion initiatives to build a more equitable workplace.
• Utilizing HRIS and analytics to track key talent metrics and provide insights to leadership.
• Developing and implementing employee engagement strategies to foster a positive work environment.
• Staying updated on HR best practices and relevant legislation.

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned business units, building strong partnerships with leadership.
• Develop and implement strategic talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent acquisition.
• Oversee employee relations, addressing grievances, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Drive performance management processes, providing coaching and support to managers and employees.
• Develop and deliver training programs on various HR topics, including leadership development and compliance.
• Advise on organizational design, change management, and employee engagement strategies.
• Partner with department heads to identify HR needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Ensure accurate and compliant HR record-keeping and reporting.
• Stay abreast of employment law changes and best practices, ensuring organizational compliance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices across the UK.
• Demonstrated experience in talent management, performance management, and employee relations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and build credibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach.
• Experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to professional development.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts, working closely with department heads.
• Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial reporting processes and systems.
• Assist in the preparation of financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required by senior management.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification).
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to explain financial information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Experience in financial modelling and forecasting.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS.

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement comprehensive talent management strategies.
• Oversee and enhance the talent acquisition process to attract high-calibre candidates.
• Design and implement performance management frameworks that drive employee engagement and productivity.
• Develop and manage succession planning programs to ensure leadership continuity.
• Create and facilitate employee development programs, including training and career pathing.
• Advise on and support change management initiatives across the organisation.
• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date and effectively communicated.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Champion a positive and inclusive organisational culture.

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a significant focus on talent management and HR business partnering.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planning strategies.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and HR analytics.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach.

• Develop and implement organization-wide talent management strategies.
• Oversee talent acquisition processes to attract high-calibre candidates.
• Lead performance management initiatives, including goal setting and appraisals.
• Develop and execute succession planning programs to identify future leaders.
• Design and facilitate leadership development programs.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and analyze feedback.
• Partner with business leaders to understand talent needs and provide HR solutions.
• Utilize HR analytics to inform talent strategies and measure program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR policies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture.

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR role, with a focus on talent management.
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Strong understanding of HR analytics and reporting.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Experience in change management is a plus.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant

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

Salary: Up to £55,869 depending on skills & experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitor and analyse the financial performance of Site Operations cost areas, providing independent financial challenge and regular reviews with senior stakeholders
• Deliver accurate and consistent management reporting for Site Operations, including site stock and labour hours analysis
• Support the Cost Performance Lead in developing the five-year Integrated Business Plan, including direct labour rate calculations and co-ordinating inputs from budget holders
• Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and journal corrections, and raise purchase requisitions to support operational, engineering and production activities
• Ensure compliance with financial controls , policies and procedures, and support internal and external audit requirements
• Support business stakeholders in understanding financial information, including forecasting and key metric analysis
• Promote standardisation and continuous improvement, sharing best practice across the wider FP&A team
• Work collaboratively with finance teams across sites and disciplines within the Defence Solutions business to communicate financial performance and key metrics

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Proven experience in management accounting and FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data manipulation
• Ability to work effectively with non-financial stakeholders, translating financial information into clear insights
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, supporting operational and financial processes

Desirable

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or qualified by experience
• Proficiency with ERP systems, such as SAP or Oracle, for reporting and financial management

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 Cost Performance Team:

The Cost Performance team sits within the FP&A function of Munitions Finance, managing costs across our Land UK manufacturing sites. We work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Project Management to provide financial analysis and challenge that supports effective decision -making.

This role oversees finance for small arms ammunition production and offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing and dynamic part of the business. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and the sharing of best practice, helping to drive financial performance and operational excellence across the sites.

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 October 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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Job Title: Senior Management Accountant

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

Salary: Up to £55,869 depending on skills & experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitor and analyse the financial performance of Site Operations cost areas, providing independent financial challenge and regular reviews with senior stakeholders
• Deliver accurate and consistent management reporting for Site Operations, including site stock and labour hours analysis
• Support the Cost Performance Lead in developing the five-year Integrated Business Plan, including direct labour rate calculations and co-ordinating inputs from budget holders
• Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and journal corrections, and raise purchase requisitions to support operational, engineering and production activities
• Ensure compliance with financial controls , policies and procedures, and support internal and external audit requirements
• Support business stakeholders in understanding financial information, including forecasting and key metric analysis
• Promote standardisation and continuous improvement, sharing best practice across the wider FP&A team
• Work collaboratively with finance teams across sites and disciplines within the Defence Solutions business to communicate financial performance and key metrics

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Proven experience in management accounting and FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data manipulation
• Ability to work effectively with non-financial stakeholders, translating financial information into clear insights
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, supporting operational and financial processes

Desirable

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or qualified by experience
• Proficiency with ERP systems, such as SAP or Oracle, for reporting and financial management

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 Cost Performance Team:

The Cost Performance team sits within the FP&A function of Munitions Finance, managing costs across our Land UK manufacturing sites. We work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Project Management to provide financial analysis and challenge that supports effective decision -making.

This role oversees finance for small arms ammunition production and offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing and dynamic part of the business. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and the sharing of best practice, helping to drive financial performance and operational excellence across the sites.

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 October 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.

#LI-SS1

#LI-Hybrid

• Lead and manage diverse consulting projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments of client organizations.
• Develop strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to executive leadership.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in management consulting.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex strategic projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies.