Lead Cost Analyst
14 hours ago
Havant
Requisition ID: 2210ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: 1,800Type: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: SCFinal Clearance: SCExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: LMUK Ltd SpaceBusiness Unit: LMUK Ltd SpaceJob DescriptionPerforms one or more multiple financial activities within various finance job functions (FP&A, Overhead, Program Finance, Accounting, Controller, etc.). Will include some or all of the responsibilities as defined. Performs financial analysis, establishes performance management budgeting, and forecasting activities to include variance analysis, trend identification, workforce planning drivers, risk and opportunities assessment and development of mitigation plans. Integrates information from multiple financial systems, processes and functions in order to consolidate the data forensics into actionable business solution recommendations. Timely and accurately consolidates financial results (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash, ROIC, Overhead, Discretionary Funding) and monthly, quarterly and year end reporting to internal and external customers to include government contractual cost and schedule earned value management reporting. Develops and utilizes forward-looking data analytics, visualization and trend analysis to inform financial strategy and decision making. Develops and provides actionable recommendations to key stakeholders to make sound financial and operating decisions. Maintains applicable internal and external (FAR, CAS, SEC, US GAAP) policy, procedure, and controls for compliance to support internal process and external regulatory requirements. Provides subject matter expertise support to proposal development, basis of estimate and negotiations, as required.Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high‑performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than 100 million proposed to support high‑skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long‑term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.This is your chance to work on mission‑critical technology, develop cutting‑edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Lead Cost Analyst will work closely with the Programme and PMO team within a newly established Programme delivery team, supporting the successful delivery of a high-profile and complex programme. The role will play a key part in shaping and managing cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance across programme delivery activities. A strong understanding of contractual and Financial Reporting Requirements will be important, alongside experience working within complex, multi-layered programme environments.This role offers the opportunity to work closely with project and control account managers, providing valuable insight into programme performance and supporting informed decision-making through accurate reporting and forecasting. Responsibilities will include preparing budgets for contractual work, monitoring actual spend against programme outputs, and assessing the impact of schedule changes on overall cost outcomes.Responsibilities:Support and enhance Cost Control SystemsPerform analysis and prepare reports aligned to contractual outputsMonitor costs and cost composition against agreed parameters and government cost principlesEstablish budgets for contracted work activitiesConduct financial analysis of cost projections and baselines, reporting detailed variances and trendsPrepare programme plans to ensure requirements within Statements of Work are effectively planned and capturedPerform risk analysis to identify programme cost risks and potential issuesIncorporate contractual changes into work systems to maintain accurate cost and sales baselines, forecasts, and analysisEnsure costs are allocated in line with established processes and controls.Required Skills, Qualifications and ExperienceSenior-level communicator with confident presentation skillsAdvanced MS Office capability, particularly within ExcelStrong background in financial control and reportingProven application of Earned Value Management principlesExtensive experience in project cost control and performance reportingDesired skills:Experience of project management within the Defence and Space industryStrong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skillsKnowledge of standard costing methodologiesExperience working with Government Single Sourcing Regulations