Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Analyst to join the Bids Contract Evaluation team where you will be responsible for representing Finance in bid teams with colleagues from across the business, UK and Internationally
Job Title: Finance Analyst
Salary: Circa £48,000 dependent on experience
Location: Stevenage
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
Due to internal mobility an opportunity has arisen within the MBDA UK bids and contract evaluation (BCE) team for a Finance Analyst. You will collate, interpret and analyse financial data provided by bid teams, which will aid the generation of financial proposals and support the business in making informed decisions about bids and future contracts.
- You will be responsible for delivering financial analysis within a variety of multi-disciplinary bid teams
- As well as assessing their cost data, you will be expected to understand their underlying business assumptions and challenge their estimates when appropriate
- These teams will look to you for advice and expertise on the finances of their bids, and you will gain insight into how the different parts of MBDA work together to ensure we can profitably deliver new projects to our customers
- Your work will influence the bid teams' decisions and ensure that MBDA's financial interests are protected
- In this role you will be interacting with teams from all MBDA nations, giving you the opportunity to build a wider network and understand how cultural differences impact business practices
- Regular opportunities to present your work to various senior colleagues, up to CFO level
- The opportunity to further develop your planning and task management skills, as well as your ability to react to unforeseen events quickly
What we're looking for from you:
- You will have very good numerical and analytical ability, delivering both accurate and objective analysis of financial data
- The ability to form working relationships within all levels of the organisation, and communicate your results and opinions clearly to Finance and non-Finance colleagues
- You will need to manage and prioritise deadlines across multiple tasks
- Some level of accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA etc.) is desirable but not essential
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
- Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
- Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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