Finance Analyst in Bristol, United Kingdom

Description

Finance Analyst

Programme Name: LST

Location: Bristol, UK

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The Role:

Leidos Europe is looking for a Finance Analyst to join the UK team based in Bristol. Leidos works closely with its customers to provide ongoing support and services to multiple public sector organisations. This role is primarily concerned with Leidos Europe’s largest contract, which supports the UK MoD’s procurement, storage and distribution activities.

The role offers the opportunity to work on cross functional teams; interfacing with, Accounting& Finance, Information Services, Operations and Procurement Cost Management

This role is data analysis heavy, however requires an enthusiastic and determined individual with an ability to build productive relationships across diverse skillsets and ultimately will need to deliver on time and to a high quality in a fast-paced dynamic environment. It is important that the individual is proactive in nature and has a ‘team player’ mind-set, as sharing knowledge with existing members of the highly skilled Finance Team will be critical to success. Opportunities for professional development with external accreditations are also available for further career development.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary interface between inventory and commodities finance to:

• Complete monthly inventory audit packs

• Review product prices across the systems

• Update prices to correct value, utilising inventory and procurement teams to advise and provide inputs

• Review DofQ (quantities) against products and liaise with inventory and procurement to advise updates

• Support with inventory audit cycle

• Support with queries from the customer ad-hoc regarding pricing errors or DofQ errors

• Support inputs into overall dashboard to the customer

The successful candidate will be from a multi-disciplinary background with a proven track record of having demonstrated the key competences listed above.

Required Skills:

• Degree in subject areas covering Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or Finance preferred or other Accounting qualification such as AAT.

• Knowledge of inventory accounting and valuation desirable

• Business (Finance) Acumen

• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

• IT proficient (MS Office)

• Experience with Data Analysis with large data sets

• Experience with tools similar to COBRA or Primavera desirable not essential

• An intent to qualify with a professional body (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Clearance Requirements:

• Clearance to Start BPSS

• Clearance for Role BPSS

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What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme

• Private Medical Insurance

• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)

• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Dynamic Working (http://www.leidos.com/sites/g/files/zoouby166/files/2022-02/UK-dynamic-working-brochure.pdf)

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:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme (http://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe/LCST) for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD’s materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK’s defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

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.

Original Posting Date:

2024-05-15

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.