Senior Finance Analyst, Medical Support Services – FTC

Programme Name:
Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST)

Location:

The role is based in our Bristol office, with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week

Leidos Europe is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join the UK team based in Bristol. within the Mission Systems & Integrated Logistics division, and specifically on the Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) programme. You will support a multifaceted portfolio spanning Storage, Logistics, Global Operations, Commodity Procurement and Strategic Programme Initiatives. This role is integral to the financial management of programmes supporting critical UK Defence initiatives and driving increased value for our customer.

You will lead the production of management information, forecasts, budgets and performance analysis, acting as a key link between Finance and operational teams. Working closely with programme leadership and wider stakeholders, you will translate complex financial data into meaningful insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. You will demonstrate strong analytical capability, commercial awareness and effective stakeholder management. You will build productive relationships across diverse teams, deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment and contribute to continuous improvement and the wider success of the Finance team.

Act as the primary finance point of contact for Leidos Supply Ltd.’s services expenditure, leading the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process and delivering accurate in year and future year forecasts.

Lead the preparation and review of Estimates at Completion (EAC) for Leidos Supply Ltd., conducting in-depth variance analysis and reviewing actual performance against budgets and forecasts to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

Act as a Finance Business Partner to Leidos Supply Ltd., providing financial insight, constructive challenge and recommendations to support business strategy, operational decision-making and on-contract growth, including evaluation of the financial impact of risks and opportunities.

Partner with operational stakeholders to ensure business activity, performance and emerging requirements are accurately reflected in financial results and forecasts.

Review and challenge financial information provided by key subcontractors before incorporation into customer and programme reporting.

Develop and present performance metrics and management information to Leidos Supply leadership, providing clear financial insight to support decision-making.

Respond to customer financial queries and support inventory audit requirements, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided.

Drive consistency, standardisation and continuous improvement across the wider Leidos Finance Team, ensuring compliance to Leidos standards and requirements.

Lead the development and continuous improvement of financial reporting and analytical tools, including Power BI dashboards and management information.

Provide line management, coaching and development to one direct report.

Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insight and recommendations.

Experience taking ownership of financial forecasts, reporting cycles and deliverables, with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting deadlines.

Strong business partnering capability, with the confidence to provide financial challenge,…