Strategic Financial Consultant for Defence Procurement

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom 00089 Leidos Europe LTD Full time

Company Overview:

00089 Leidos Europe LTD is a leading provider of defence services, working closely with the UK Ministry of Defence to enhance and improve the country's defence supply chain.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Financial Consultant to join our team in Bristol. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial support and analysis to our programme management team, ensuring accurate and timely decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with experience working within an operations-facing finance team. You will need to possess excellent business acumen, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary finance point of contact for month-end and designated business areas, providing support and information to enable timely and accurate decision making.
  • Perform full planning cycle finance analyst support for product categories.
  • Extracting data and compiling performance reports in PowerBI and Excel, while assisting with preparing variance analyses.
  • Support the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process for Medical Services spend and take ownership of the submitted forecast.
  • Evaluate the potential impact of Risks and Opportunities and support operational teams to identify and implement mitigation plans driving profitability.

Requirements:

  • Experience working within an operations-facing finance team, acting as a Business Partner to senior leaders.
  • Business (Finance) Acumen.
  • Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
  • IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).
  • At least part-qualified accountant; with an intent to qualify with a professional body.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • An attractive benefits package, including contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, 33 days annual leave, and flexible benefits.
  • The opportunity to work on a high-profile defence contract, with opportunities for career development and growth.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment, with a focus on employee well-being and work-life balance.

Closing Date:

Please note that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.



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