Treasury Specialist (Edgewing)

Job Description:

Job Title: Treasury Specialist (Edgewing)
Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
Salary: £54,808 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:
You'll join the team at a critical time in the GCAP programme, the standing up of the Joint Venture. This is a rare opportunity to have a long-term impact on the success of the JV, by playing a crucial role in the initial stages of the life of the new organisation and laying the foundations for its success through carrying out the sound transactional financial services.
Core duties:
* Oversee and optimise daily treasury middle and back-office operations, ensuring timely execution of accounting payment requests, accurate bank reconciliations, and robust review of treasury documentation to maintain strong financial control
* Deliver insightful weekly and monthly treasury reporting, providing clear visibility on operating cash flow, net financial position, financial costs, and FX exposures to support strategic decision-making
* Execute routine FX transactions with a focus on accuracy, risk awareness, and alignment to company hedging strategies
* Continuously enhance treasury procedures, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and adapt to evolving business and organisational needs
* Partner with banking institutions to establish and optimise treasury services (e.g. guarantees, cash pooling), ensuring solutions are fit-for-purpose and commercially effective
* Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of treasury systems, supporting process automation, data integrity, and improved reporting capabilities
Essential Skills:
* Proven experience and understanding of Treasury management across its various aspects (execution of the payment requests coming from accounting, reconciliation of bank accounts, review of treasury related documentation, etc.)
* Very good analytical skills (operating cash flow, net financial position, financial charges, FX derivative, etc.)
* Work experience with a Treasury related system including SAP)
The Edgewing Team
By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up - setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we're united by a shared purpose to drive what's next in defence - uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.
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: 25th 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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