Finance Manager, Bids, Contracts and Evaluation Team
Fantastic opportunity to use financial skills in a commercial context, and develop understanding of how large organisations protect themselves against business and commercial risks. The role offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment within multi-skilled teams.
Job Title: Finance Manager - Bids, Contracts and Evaluation Team
Salary: Circa £60,000-£65,000
Location: Stevenage
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
The Bids, Contracts and Evaluation (BCE) team are a specialist and independent team within MBDA's Finance department. We are seeking to recruit a Finance Manager to take a lead role in the independent review and analysis of bids and other proposals. You will be facilitating internal approvals and providing support to subsequent contract negotiations.
You will be operating in a dynamic and stimulating environment, in a role that provides unprecedented insight into MBDA's strategic business direction through involvement in various business case proposals and sales campaigns. Propositions will include both UK Domestic and Export sales opportunities, and cover the whole life cycle of products within MBDA (Assessment Phase, Development, Manufacturing and Customer Service Support).
What we're looking for from you:
* You will quickly become recognised by the organisation as an expert and valued adviser in the process leading up to submission to the Finance Committee.
* Ability to maintain a robust working relationship with the Sales and the Programme Teams at National Company and Group level to ensure the views/requirements of Finance are represented in any business analysis.
* Maintaining and further developing business-critical skills within the team and managing staff development and turnover within a changing business environment.
* Prior experience of costing and/or pricing methodologies in long-term contracts.
* Ability to interface with and influence Business leads at all levels in MBDA.
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
* Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
* Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
* Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
* Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
* Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities.
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more.
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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