Rates Analyst

Within the GCAP Joint Venture, in the GCAP Finance UO, we are looking for a Rates Analyst for GCAP HQ in Reading (UK).
The Rates Analyst will play an important role in the Finance Team of the GCAP Joint Venture, joining right at the start of its journey. This is a rare, once in a generation opportunity to have exposure to a wide range of tasks and stakeholders at the inception of a new company, supporting the creation of enduring cost centre and labour rate structures and monitoring the cost performance of the JV during a critical time in the early lifecycle of the JV.
The role will join the organisation as the labour rates approach starts taking shape and will therefore need to demonstrate remarkable adaptability and ability to future‑prove analysis and reporting frameworks, leveraging modern systems and processes.
This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of a new International Joint Venture. The role is working within a multi‑national team and will offer a varied workload which will provide an excellent opportunity to develop unique skills and will need a candidate who is able to adapt to a changing environment.
Accountabilities

Analyse Edgewing organisation and activities (Headquarter and NATCOs) to understand operative costs and cost drivers, in collaboration with the Cost Base analyst.
Define the principles underlying labour rates through Edgewing organization, provide simulations with evaluation of the impacts, and periodically agree the mechanism withing Edgewing and GCAP Agency.
Produce on a monthly basis the under/over recovery analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast) to understand key drivers for efficiency and performance of the business, including a focus on throughput and utilisation metrics.
Support performance optimisation and decision‑making, producing regular as well as ad‑hoc reporting to be presented to Senior budget holders.
Support price investigation through specific expertise on the organisation’s cost structure.
Support the delivery of optimisation initiatives for the business through ad‑hoc pieces of work as required.

Essential Qualifications

Relevant financial qualification (or studying towards it).
Strong academic background and track record.

Skills and Experience

Experience of cost and management accounting.
Good understanding of the key drivers of organisational efficiency.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders of various seniorities and backgrounds, relaying financial concepts in a simple and understandable manner.
Problem‑solving mentality and ability to work in a fast‑moving and dynamic environment.

What do we offer?

Employment status :
Employee.
Permanent contract with Rome as the base location.
The role includes a secondment of at least two years to Reading, HQ of the Joint Venture (JV).
Performance bonus linked to business results.
Annual welfare benefits worth €250.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills.
Well‑being initiatives: we place great importance on the economic, physical, social, and psychological well‑being of our people, offering solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to evaluate the employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria arising during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the requirements of the role, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable regulations.
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