Commercial Accountant

Luton, England, United Kingdom

12/9/2024

Job Description

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Accountant within the Future Combat Air business unit at our Leonardo site in Luton. This is a 12 month fixed term contract with the opportunity of going permanent.

Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection and sustainable 'smart' solutions. From the design, development and production of state-of-the-art equipment, software and systems to through life support, Leonardo partners with its customers to deliver the information superiority required to act decisively, complete missions and maintain security and protection for operational effectiveness.

The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) represents the future of UK Combat Air, developing the nations 6th gen fighter capability in collaboration with our internal partners. GCAP embraces world leading technology into a highly complex integrated solution, delivered by a transformative approach, working jointly with our international partners. It is truly a once in a generation opportunity.

What You’ll Do As Commercial Accountant

You will manage and be responsible for the financial and project modelling aspects of Leonardo UK Tri-lateral development program, establishing appropriate financial & commercials models to inform the UK management team of the best international solution.

• You will be responsible for various modelling activities for work allocations decisions, utilizing various financial & program data available.
• Supporting various Senior leadership team members with appropriate support in negotiations, with information on Economic value propositions for a Joint Venture set up structure.
• Reconciling financial data and resolving problems/issues where appropriate to ensure integrity of information provided.
• Support National Value activities within the MoD to ensure that the future FCAS portfolio demonstrate to the UK MoD, how the program supports and protects UK
• Support the financial input required as part of the bid process.
  
  

What We Need From You

• Excellent Financial Modelling experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills with a challenging mind-set
• Proactive in approach
• Ability to re-prioritise to meet key deadlines
• Focus on high quality output and support
• Advanced Excel and proficient in MS Office
• CIMA /ACCA qualified desirable
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - London, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid