Job Description:Leidos are 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. https://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europeRole OverviewReporting to the Finance & Business Operations Senior Manager the Programme Financial Analyst is responsible for providing Programme Financial Control and ensuring the integrity of all Programme financial data for a new and significant programme in the National Security Portfolio. As a finance business partner they will work closely with the programme team creating a real and active partnership with both operations and programme management. The role will provide 'real time' support and analysis, being a trusted adviser and adding value that will assist in decision making.Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe duties of this position include a wide variety of finance oriented tasks, primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:Be a key member of the Programme Management Team and act as a Finance Business PartnerDevelop, track and update the programme baselineEstablish programme financial business rhythms, including running cost review meetingsOwnership of monthly closing processvalidate awards, backlog, revenue and operating incometrack and analyse actual costs against baselineaccountable for programme billing, cash collection, analysis and clearing of unbilled receivablesprovide commentary on variances and identification of financial risks & opportunities against financial forecastsDevelopment and overall management of programme forecasts and Estimate At Complete (EAC) including provision of Earned Value Management (EVM) metricsPerform both short and long term forecasting for corporate metrics (Awards, Revenue, and Operating Income) at the programme level.Responsible for producing programme financial customer deliverables, including updating of Customer Cost Model as requiredGenerate financial presentations for programme or operational reviewsPricing of new business opportunities as requiredProvide accurate analysis and finance support to a wide variety of stakeholders both within the finance leadership team, and within wider operational teams to enable insightful decision makingUse analysis and other programme knowledge, to predict, understand and constructively influence the financial outcomes of programmeThe 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 RequiredPrevious experience providing financial data on a large programmeRecognised accounting qualification e.g. CIMAOrganised, thorough, with attention to detail and good analytical and problem solving skillsProficient in Microsoft ExcelGood time management with the ability to achieve deadlinesDesirable SkillsEarned Value experiencePricing/Cost Estimating experienceWhat do we do for you? 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 SchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, and cycle to work scheme)External Referral Bonus:IneligiblePotential for Telework:NoClearance Level Required:Other ClearanceTravel:Yes, 10% of the timeScheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Program Financial Control Full time