Who will you be working with?

A Division of Wabtec UK Ltd, Northampton-based firm Bearward Engineering manufactures radiators for the power generation industry and is currently recruiting for a FP&A Accountant.

Role: FP&A Accountant

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Northampton, (NN4 8HJ)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 15:30pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking an experienced FP&A Accountant to act as a business partner to the Finance Director, supporting financial planning, reporting, treasury management, and compliance activities. This role is critical in delivering accurate financial insights, driving strategic decisions, and ensuring adherence to global standards.

What will your typical day look like?

• Provide and interpret financial data to support business decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Support development and management of budgets and STRAP.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and quarterly reporting.
• Manage accounts receivable and cash from operations reporting.
• Oversee ERP-related processes and cost accounting.
• Support treasury management, including cash optimization and controls.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, US GAAP, audit, tax, and international reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide ad-hoc financial analysis.

What do we want to know about you?

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and accounting software (Oracle, PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackline).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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