Senior Business Analyst

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Leonardo are seeking a proactive and strategically minded Senior Business Analyst to join the Performance Team within the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) Portfolio Management Office (PMO). In this senior role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering high-impact performance insights that drive decision-making across the FCAS Programme. You will work closely with the Performance Lead, Programme Managers, and senior stakeholders to lead the development of optimised data flows, advanced analytics, and insightful reporting using tools such as Power

BI, JIRA, and SAP.

The Performance Team’s mission is to enhance Portfolio Performance reporting to enable data-driven decision-making and improve operational efficiency. As a senior member of the team, you will lead initiatives to simplify and rationalise complex data sets, ensuring that insights are actionable and aligned with strategic objectives. You will also mentor junior analysts and contribute to the continuous improvement of our data and reporting capabilities.

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of strategic performance dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power
  
  BI, JIRA), ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to source, reconcile, and validate data from multiple systems (e.g., SAP, P6 Primavera, Business Objects), resolving quality issues and ensuring consistency.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership, programme managers, and IPT teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in data management processes, identifying automation opportunities and streamlining workflows.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, requirements gathering workshops, and user testing to ensure solutions meet evolving business needs.
• Champion data governance and best practices across the FCAS Programme.
• Mentor and support junior analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and collaboration.
• Represent the Performance Team in strategic planning forums and contribute to shaping the future direction of portfolio analytics.

• Significant experience in business or data analysis, with exposure to complex programmes or portfolio environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex insights clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills (including nested formulae) and strong Power
  
  BI development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and multiple data sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit :

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge :
  Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future :
  Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters :
  Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance :
  All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
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