Senior Price Analyst

## Senior Price Analyst Apply locations:
GB - Reading time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0030484
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* Job Description:

*** Salary Range: £53,269 - £60,000
** Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
*** Your Impact
**** Ready to make an impact? Join Leonardo UK and help shape the future of defence and aerospace working on the once-in-a-generation programme delivering sixth-generation air capability.
** We are seeking a highly analytical finance professional to join our fast-paced, exciting, once in a generation FCAS Portfolio Office Team. We are looking for someone who can confidently lead the interface with our international partners and external stakeholders on key financial reporting matters.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted representative of the business, ensuring reporting is robust, defensible, and appropriately contextualised — safeguarding the organisation while maintaining strong customer relationships. This role is expected to work closely within the G2E Domain headquartered in Reading, with an expectation of on site working within Reading Office at least 3 times a week.

At Leonardo, you’ll be part of a culture that values precision, continuous learning, and professional development. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference. If you excel with numbers, enjoy problem‐solving, and thrive in a team environment, this role offers an exciting next step.
** What you will do as Senior Price Analyst**
* ** Financial Analysis & Reporting**  + Deliver high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and insight with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and transparency.  + Interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear, structured narratives suitable for customer consumption.  + Ensure all reported figures are fully reconcilable, supportable, and aligned with internal governance standards.
* ** Customer & Stakeholder Interface**  + Lead customer-facing discussions related to financial performance, cost drivers, variances, forecasts, and contractual financial mechanisms.  + Act as the primary point of contact for financial reporting queries, challenges, and escalations from customers.  + Confidently explain financial outcomes while managing expectations and preventing misinterpretation or misrepresentation of data.
* ** Narrative & Messaging Control**  + Shape and control the financial narrative to ensure messaging aligns with company strategy, contractual position, and risk appetite.  + Provide context and commentary that balances transparency with appropriate protection of the business.  + Ensure consistency of messaging across customers, senior leadership, and internal forums.
* ** Governance, Risk & Protection**  + Ensure all financial communications are compliant with contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.  + Identify and manage financial reporting risks, including exposure arising from customer interpretation or challenge.  + Partner closely with Legal, Commercial, and Senior Finance stakeholders to protect the company’s position in external discussions.
** What You''ll Bring**
* ** Strong analytical capability
** with proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and performance management.
* Experience leading
** customer-facing or external-facing
** financial discussions.
* Ability to
** translate detailed financial
** information into clear, structured, and defensible narratives.
* Strong
** commercial awareness
** and understanding of financial risk.
* ** Confident communicator
** with the ability to challenge constructively and manage difficult conversations.
* High attention to detail with a strong sense of
** accountability
* * and
** ownership.
**** Desirable skills and experience
*** Experience in contract-based, project-based, or…