Pricing Analyst

Lockheed Martin; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on pivotal defence and space programmes that are vital to national security. You will be at the forefront of shaping pricing strategies and managing financial operations, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. With a flexible work schedule and a supportive culture that values innovation and diversity, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a high-stakes environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Cover

Life Assurance

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience with complex/highly regulated contracts.
• Knowledge of Single Source Pricing Regime and statutory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage pricing strategies and financial operations for defence projects.
• Develop complex pricing models and conduct business case analysis.

Skills

Project Accountant

Pricing Analysis

Financial Modelling

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for a Project Accountant (Pricing) to join our team at Lockheed Strategic Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and space programmes that support the UK’s national security and space interests.

Location: Helensburgh (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Work Schedule: 4-day workweek (Monday – Thursday)

Role Overview

As a Project Accountant (Pricing), you will play a crucial role in shaping pricing strategies and managing financial operations for major defence and space projects. Your responsibilities will include:

Proposal Management & Pricing

• Supporting the FP&A Manager in leading financial and business aspects of proposal management.
• Developing complex pricing models for large multi-year programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and customer pricing policies.

Business Strategy & Analysis

• Conducting business case analysis and cost modelling.
• Performing cash flow analysis and shaping bid strategies.
• Supporting risk and opportunity assessments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance

• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on pricing issues, including Single Source Procurement Regulations.
• Liaising with Single Source Regulations Office, Cost Assurance & Analysis Service, and other key stakeholders.
• Presenting proposals to internal approval boards and supporting customer interactions.

Continuous Improvement & Growth

• Leading pricing function transformation efforts.
• Collaborating with Global Business Development & Strategy to support future business growth.
• Assisting in the setup and handover of new contracts.

Security Clearance Requirement: The successful candidate must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC). More details can be found here.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Project Accountant or Pricing Analyst background with demonstrable experience of complex/highly regulated contracts.
• Knowledge of the Single Source Pricing Regime and statutory guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to brief complex commercial issues to senior management and provide mitigation.
• Highly proficient Microsoft Excel modelling skills.

Desired Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or similar).
• Experience with MOD / DE&S contracts policy.
• Proven experience in a customer-facing capacity, preferably with MOD.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently without appreciable direction.
• Knowledge of rate structures and their construction.

Additional Information: We offer flexible working options, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, critical illness cover, life assurance, and more. Our culture encourages innovation, growth, and diversity.