Program Finance Analyst

Leidos; Winchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in providing Programme Financial Control and ensuring the accuracy of financials across various programmes. Your analytical prowess will shine as you track costs, manage billing, and support pricing strategies. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with diverse teams while contributing to impactful projects that enhance safety and efficiency. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development plans

Technical academies

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in project/programme accounting with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and recognised accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Programme Financial Control and ensure financial integrity.
• Support pricing of new business opportunities and manage programme billing.
• Perform forecasting and analysis of programme actuals for accuracy.

Skills

Project/programme accounting experience

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Organised and thorough

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work independently

Good time management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Recognised accounting qualification

Education

Recognised accounting qualification or studying towards qualification e.g. CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Program Finance Analyst

Location: Whiteley, Hampshire, UK

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Division Finance & Business Operations Manager, the Program Financial Analyst is responsible for providing Programme Financial Control and ensuring the integrity of the financials on the programmes. This role will be primarily responsible for supporting programmes in the Civil Division, based in the South East of England.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a key member of Programme Management Team and act as a Finance Business Partner
• Provide highest level of customer service to all customers and stakeholders
• Responsible for the pricing of new business opportunities when required
• Develop, track and update programme baseline including tracking actual costs against baseline, development and overall management of programme Estimate At Complete (EAC)
• Analysis of programme actuals for accuracy, identifying & correcting errors, and communicating issues to Programme Management to prevent future errors
• Responsibility for producing programme financial customer deliverables
• Supporting financial presentation for programme or operational reviews
• Performing both short and long term forecasting for corporate metrics (Awards, Revenue, and Operating Income) at the programme level. Providing commentary on variances and of any financial Risks & Opportunities against financial forecast
• Accountable for programme billing, cash collection, analysis and clearing of unbilled receivables
• Support the validation of awards/bookings, backlog, revenue & operating income
• Provide excellent adhoc support to a wide variety of stakeholders both within the finance leadership team and within wider operational teams
• The candidate will be expected to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and to show a degree of flexibility in working hours when required to meet project and finance deadlines
• The successful candidate will take ownership of decisions made

Skills Required:

• Project/programme accounting experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Organised and thorough, with attention to detail
• Team player but able to work independently and proactively
• Ability to work effectively across organisations and with multiple locations
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively to complete work assignments
• Good time management with the ability to achieve deadlines
• Capable of operating to tight schedules in a demanding environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Recognised accounting qualification, or studying towards qualification e.g. CIMA

Desirable Skills:

• Pricing/Cost Estimating experience
• Experience of accounting in a project-based business

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS Pre-screening required to Start

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:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

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 to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.