Management Consultant - Defence - Cost Modeller

Capgemini; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Defence and Cost Modelling. The role involves developing cost models, liaising with Finance Business Partners, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Candidates should possess strong experience in the Defence sector and consulting, alongside proven skills in business development. This position offers flexible benefits and supports a collaborative and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits options

Career development training

Reward for company and personal performance

Qualifications

• Holder of SC clearance or willing to go through the SC process.
• Proven ability to succeed in a matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with HMT Green Book, JSP507, CAAS Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams for Defence Finance and Cost Modelling.
• Develop MOD Finance Cost Models for investment appraisals.
• Liaison with Finance Business Partners during Business Case approvals.

Skills

Experience in Defence sector

Cost Modelling experience

Consulting experience

Business development

Tools

JAMES

CRBS

Job description

Management Consultant – Defence – Cost Modeller

Choose a partner with intimate knowledge of your industry and first‑hand experience of defining its future.

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and интернете. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

Your role

In this role you will play a key role in :

• Leading workstreams and smaller client engagements into the MOD to deliver Finance and Cost Modelling Subject Matter Expert advice to support delivery of client Business Cases and Programmes.
• Develop MOD Finance Cost Models (using JAMES and CRBS templates) to support Investment Appraisals for Business Cases.
• Liaison with Finance Business Partners, MOD approvals, incl. CAAS and Defence Economics during Business Case approvals.
• Developing clear nóg Basis of Estimates which provides rationale for costs captured and the assumptions established.
• We are looking for a mid‑senior level candidate at either Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant level dependent on experience.

Additional Responsibilities

• Business Development – Leading / contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, p…? [the original text]
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think‑tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.
• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

Your profile

• Experience in the Defence sector / MOD, wider Defence consultancies, and / or Defence suppliers.
• Hold SC clearance or are willing to go through the SC process.
• Cost Modelling experience in line with HMT Green Book, JSP507, and CAAS Guidelines.
• Experience developing MOD Cost Models for Cat A - D MOD Programmes, using the CBRS and JAMES cost model templates.
• Currently working in a major consulting firm, and / or in industry but having a consulting background.
• Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions.
• Experience of proposition building and delivery.
• Business development – utilising a combination of the organisation’s broader pre‑existing relationships, company relationships and your own network.
• Declare they have a disability.
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment that empowers you to innovate, grow your skills, and make a real impact—whether you’re shaping solutions for clients or driving positive change in society. You will be supported by a culture that values inclusion, continuous learning, and the freedom to bring your authentic self to work every day.

We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint andौती improve everyone’s access to a digital world. We were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year.

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.

We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.

Experience level: Experienced Professionals. Location: Glasgow, Manchester, London.