REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Degree in subject areas covering Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or Finance preferred or other Accounting qualification such as AAT.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting and valuation desirable.
• Business (Finance) Acumen.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• IT proficient (MS Office).
• Experience with Data Analysis with large data sets.
• Experience with tools similar to COBRA or Primavera desirable not essential.
• An intent to qualify with a professional body (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• The successful candidate will be from a multi-disciplinary background with a proven track record of having demonstrated the key competences listed above.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BPSS pre-screening to start

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

WHO WE ARE:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD’s materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).
Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK’s defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

THE ROLE:

Leidos Europe is looking for a Junior Finance Analyst to join the UK team based in Bristol. Leidos works closely with its customers to provide ongoing support and services to multiple public sector organisations. This role is primarily concerned with Leidos Europe’s largest contract, which supports the UK MoD’s procurement, storage and distribution activities.
The role offers the opportunity to work on cross functional teams; interfacing with, Accounting& Finance, Information Services, Operations and Procurement Cost Management
This role is data analysis heavy, however requires an enthusiastic and determined individual with an ability to build productive relationships across diverse skillsets and ultimately will need to deliver on time and to a high quality in a fast-paced dynamic environment. It is important that the individual is proactive in nature and has a ‘team player’ mind-set, as sharing knowledge with existing members of the highly skilled Finance Team will be critical to success. Opportunities for professional development with external accreditations are also available for further career development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the primary interface between inventory and commodities finance to:
• Complete monthly inventory audit packs
• Review product prices across the systems
• Update prices to correct value, utilising inventory and procurement teams to advise and provide inputs
• Review DofQ (quantities) against products and liase with inventory and procurement to advise updates
• Support with inventory audit cycle
• Support with queries from the customer ad-hoc regarding pricing erros or DofQ errors
• Support inputs into overall dashboard to the customer
• Support the CSS Finance Business Partner with preparation and submission of the contractual monthly MI.