Finance Business Partner P3M - 11 Month FTC

Description

Finance Business Partner (P3M)

Programme Name: LCST

Location: Hybrid - Remote/Bristol Office 2-3 days per week

Duration: 11 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

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The Role

Leidos is seeking an experienced Programme Finance Analyst to support the P3M team with management of change initiatives within the Mission Systems & Integrated Logistics division, and specifically on the Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) programme. You will support a multifaceted portfolio spanning Storage, Logistics, Global Operations, Commodity Procurement and Strategic Programme Initiatives.

This role is integral to the financial management of our programmes supporting critical initiatives in support of UK Defence, driving increased value for our customer.

You will work with Project and Programme Managers to define goals, manage budgets and track programme performance against established baselines to ensure flawless execution.

What will I be doing?

Serve as the Finance Business Partner to the P3M team, providing financial challenge, cost management and support P3M team with forecasting, ensuring time, schedule and operational progress of projects aligns with, and is accurately reflected in, the financial results and cost forecasts to completion

Collaborate with programme managers to develop and maintain detailed resource plans, schedules and cost budgets. Analyse financial performance against the project/programme baseline to identify variances and trends

Identify financial risks and opportunities within programmes and recommend proactive strategies to enhance financial performance and achieve programme objectives

Prepare and present detailed financial forecasts, reports, and analysis to support variance analysis and decision-making processes for each programme and ensure accuracy and timeliness in the provision of all financial documentation

Participate in the development of new business proposals and the preparation of on-contract growth proposals for customers, ensuring alignment with programme goals and compliance with financial criteria

Drive consistency and standardisation across the wider Leidos Finance Team, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, policies and requirements

Own, take responsibility for and update integrated financial dashboards using PowerBi

Support P3M transformation into new reports including EVM and integrated schedule loaded resourcing and forecasting

Facilitate/contribute to internal and external audits as/when required

What does Leidos need from me?

Demonstrable experience working as a Finance Analyst/Accountant in a project environment supporting multiple concurrent programmes

Track record of managing budgets, financial forecasting, reporting, and participation in the preparation of financial proposals and supporting programme audits

Keen Business (Financial) Acumen and a strong understanding of budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting principles

Proficient in the use of financial software systems (eg Oracle, Cobra, Power BI)

Advanced Excel Skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of presenting financial data and engaging with non-financial stakeholders

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Qualification/intent to qualify with a Professional body for Accounting (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Clearance Requirements

BPSS pre-screening required to start

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Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction...

What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Flexible Working Scheme

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility