Financial Business Modeller

Leonardo

Basildon

1 year ago

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Business Modeler, within the Future Combat Air business unit at our Leonardo site in Luton.

Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection and sustainable 'smart' solutions. From the design, development and production of state-of-the-art equipment, software and systems to through life support, Leonardo partners with its customers to deliver the information superiority required to act decisively, complete missions and maintain security and protection for operational effectiveness.

The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) represents the future of UK Combat Air, developing the nations 6th gen fighter capability in collaboration with our internal partners. GCAP embraces world leading technology into a highly complex integrated solution, delivered by a transformative approach, working jointly with our international partners. It is truly a once in a generation opportunity.

The candidate will manage and be responsible for the financial and project modelling aspects of Leonardo UK Tri-lateral development program, establishing appropriate financial & commercials models to inform the UK management team of the best international solution.

You will be responsible for various modelling activities for work allocations decisions, utilizing various financial & program data available. Supporting various Senior leadership team members with appropriate support in negotiations, with information on Economic value propositions for a Joint Venture set up structure. Reconciling financial data and resolving problems/issues where appropriate to ensure integrity of information provided. Support National Value activities within the MoD to ensure that the future FCAS portfolio demonstrate to the UK MoD, how the program supports and protects UK Support the financial input required as part of the bid process. Excellent Financial Modelling experience Excellent interpersonal skills Strong communication skills with a challenging mind-set Proactive in approach Ability to re-prioritise to meet key deadlines Focus on high quality output and support Advanced Excel and proficient in MS Office CIMA /ACCA qualified desirable

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