Description
Leidos Europe is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join the UK team based in Bristol, working on the Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) programme. This role supports critical UK Defence initiatives, driving increased value for the customer.
The successful candidate will lead the production of management information, forecasts, budgets, and performance analysis, acting as a key link between Finance and operational teams. They will translate complex financial data into meaningful insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Act as primary finance point of contact for Leidos Supply Ltd.'s services expenditure, leading monthly and quarterly financial forecasting.
- Prepare and review Estimates at Completion (EAC) for Leidos Supply Ltd., conducting variance analysis.
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to support business strategy and operational decision-making.
- Partner with operational stakeholders to ensure accurate financial results and forecasts.
- Review and challenge financial information from subcontractors.
- Develop and present performance metrics and management information.
- Respond to customer financial queries and support inventory audit requirements.
- Drive consistency and continuous improvement across the Leidos Finance Team.
- Lead the development and improvement of financial reporting and analytical tools.
- Provide line management, coaching, and development to one direct report.
Requirements:
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
- Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Experience taking ownership of financial forecasts and reporting cycles.
- Strong business partnering capability.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organisational skills to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and exercise judgement.
Desired Skills:
- Experience working within an operations-facing finance team.
- Experience using financial and analytical systems and tools like Oracle, Cobra, Power BI, and Power Query.
- Knowledge of UK MOD inventory accounting.
- Part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
- Previous line management, coaching, or mentoring experience.
Benefits:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave
- Access to Flexible benefits
- Flexi-Time Working