Rates Analyst- GCAP

Leonardo S.p.A.; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

13th-month salary

Performance bonus linked to business results

Annual welfare benefits worth €250

Ongoing training and professional development

Job summary

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation is seeking a Rates Analyst to join their GCAP HQ in Reading (UK), working remotely from Rome, Italy. This role involves analyzing cost drivers, defining labor rate principles, and supporting performance optimization within a multinational team.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant financial qualification, experience in cost accounting, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various benefits, including a performance bonus and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and track record in finance.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Edgewing organization and cost drivers.
• Define principles for labor rates and provide simulations.
• Produce monthly under/over recovery analysis.
• Support performance optimization through reporting.
• Assist in price investigations.

Skills

Cost and management accounting

Organizational efficiency understanding

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving mentality

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Job description

## Rates Analyst- GCAPApplylocations: IT - Roma - Via Montellotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0030752**Job Description:**Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.Within the GCAP Joint Venture, in the GCAP Finance UO, we are looking for a **Rates Analyst** for GCAP HQ in **Reading (UK).**The Rates Analyst will play an important role in the Finance Team of the GCAP Joint Venture, joining right at the start of its journey. This is a rare, once in a generation opportunity to have exposure to a wide range of tasks and stakeholders at the inception of a new company, supporting the creation of enduring cost centre and labour rate structures and monitoring the cost performance of the JV during a critical time in the early lifecycle of the JV.The role will join the organisation as the labour rates approach starts taking shape and will therefore need to demonstrate remarkable adaptability and ability to future-proof analysis and reporting frameworks, leveraging modern systems and processes.This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of a new International Joint Venture. The role is working within a multi-national team and will offer a varied workload which will provide an excellent opportunity to develop unique skills and will need a candidate who is able to adapt to a changing environment.Due to the fast-moving nature of the new company, the role is expected to offer a varied workload which will offer the opportunity to reach outside of the finance function. This will provide an excellent environment to develop skills and will need a candidate who is able to adapt to a changing environment.**Accountabilities*** Analyse Edgewing organisation and activities (Headquarter and NATCOs) to understand operative costs and cost drivers, in collaboration with the Cost Base analyst.* Define the principles underlying labour rates through Edgewing organization, provide simulations with evaluation of the impacts, and periodically agree the mechanism withing Edgewing and GCAP Agency* Produce on a monthly basis the under/over recovery analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast) to understand key drivers for efficiency and performance of the business, including a focus on throughput and utilisation metrics* Support performance optimisation and decision-making, producing regular as well as ad-hoc reporting to be presented to Senior budget holders* Support price investigation through specific expertise on the organisation’s cost structure* Support the delivery of optimisation initiatives for the business through ad-hoc pieces of work as required**Essential Qualifications*** Relevant financial qualification (or studying towards it,);* Strong academic background and track record**Skilss and Experience*** Experience of cost and management accounting;* Good understanding of the key drivers of organisational efficiency;* Ability to collaborate with stakeholders of various seniorities and backgrounds, relaying financial concepts in a simple and understandable manner;* Problem solving mentality and ability to work in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.Engagement, recognition of talent, and care for people’s well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture. Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating workplace, actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity.**What do we offer?*** The applicable collective labor agreement is CCNL per Industria Metalmeccanica Privata e della Installazione di Impianti;* Hybrid working model;* Employment status: Employee;* Permanent contract with **Rome as the base location**.* **The role includes** **a secondment of at least two years to Reading, HQ of the Joint Venture (JV)**.* 13th-month salary;* Performance bonus linked to business results;* Annual welfare benefits worth €250;* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills;* Well-being initiatives: we place great importance on the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people, offering solutions tailored to their needs.The company reserves the right to evaluate the employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria arising during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the requirements of the role, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable regulations.**How does the selection process work?**Following the application review process, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be shortlisted.Selected candidates will first attend an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, aimed at assessing motivation and soft skills, followed by a technical interview with the hiring team.At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of the outcome.**Seniority:**Expert**Primary Location:**IT - Roma - Via Montello**Contract Type:**Permanent **Total Base Pay Range:**38K€ - 58K€