Business Analyst

Leonardo SpA; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company is seeking a detail-oriented Pricing Analyst for its Edinburgh location. The successful candidate will manage and analyse project cost data, collaborate with project managers, and support proposal management. Key skills include advanced Excel proficiency and project data analysis. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working options, mental health support, and opportunities for career development. Join a team dedicated to innovation and safety in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Access to online courses

Financial reward for referrals

Flexible benefits package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Practical experience generating and analysing SAP reports.
• Background in project data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Strong communication skills to present data effectively.
• Experience with US DoD contracts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage, analyse, and present project related cost data.
• Collate data for the US Government CADE System.
• Conduct business cost review boards.
• Support proposal creation and management.
• Identify data trends and anomalies.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analysing SAP reports

Project data analysis

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Pricing Analyst to join our Advanced Targeting Project Management team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing, analysing and presenting project related cost data. You will work closely with project managers and other key stakeholders including the US Government to ensure accurate reporting and performance tracking.

What you will do as a Pricing Analyst

CSDR Reporting

• Collate data and compile reports for the US Government CADE System.
• Analyse pricing audits across a range of customers and end users.
• Engage with relevant customer and prime contractor departments.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros for automation.

Proposal Management & Pricing

• Support the PM and Cost Estimating teams with proposal creation and management.

Business Analysis

• Conduct business cost review boards, collating, analysing, and presenting project unit costs against baseline forecasts.
• Identify data trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Support ad‑hoc analysis requests and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macro development, complex formulas, and modelling.
• Practical experience generating and analysing SAP reports.
• Background in project data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data clearly and effectively.

• Experience with US DoD contracts would be desirable.
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Knowledge of rate structures and their construction.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid