Job Description:
We have a fantastic opportunity, within the Helicopters Finance team, for a Bids Analyst.
As a Bids Analyst you'll be working on opportunities worth hundreds of millions (sometimes Billions) for countries all over the world.
You'll be working in a fast paced environment with a team of people from a wide range of functions across the business.
This role has a great track record of developing people along their career path, read more on the position below.
Please note that this role is a JFF Level 5 (Business Support).
What you’ll do as a Finance Bids Analyst:
* Generate financial analysis
* Provide financial guidance & support in commercial negotiations with Customers/Partners
* Confirm the correct application of financial strategy, policy and relevant accounting standards
* Consolidate bids and cost data from across Leonardo Helicopters and external partners
* Project the costs associated with the contract and support the estimate of price arising
* Where applicable estimate price for UK MoD work taking into account the baseline profit rate published by the UK Government and adjusting as per the SSRO regulations for profit calculations
* Provide cost/ revenue value projection year on year
* Critically review proposals to ensure costs are complete
* Manage the risk from a financial perspective of the data that is being used to support bid submissions for new contracts.
* Document cost challenges together with an outline plan of how they are to be achieved
* Prepare the Profitability Analysis for onward briefing & approval
* Complete financial analysis for contract flow down between legal entities and departments (compile Cost Price Make Up)
What we need from you:
* Educated to degree standardor holder offormal accounting qualification or qualified by experience (3 years)
* The ability to liaise with senior project managers, commercial, engineering, manufacturing and supplier organisations as necessary.
* Ability to deal with complex financial modelling in a time pressured environment.
* Ability to manage or mitigate the potential risks & opportunities to achieve business success.
* Team player, who can work effectively as part of a cross functional team.
* Strong communication skills with ability to interact at all levels within the Company. Able to represent the company through engagement with customers and partners within the financial framework.
* Good Excel skills essential.
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
* Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
* Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
* Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
* Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
* Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
* Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
* Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
For a full list of our company benefits please our website Company Benefits | Leonardo UK
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection
Primary Location:
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
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