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Glasgow - UK

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Location: Glasgow United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land sea and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence Optronics and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK we research develop and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace Defence Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours job sharing home working or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Bid Finance Manager

Location:Glasgow Hybrid working (Minimum 3 days per week from office vs home)

Do you have a proven background in Bid Estimation Do you want to work on mission-critical Projects with cutting-edge technology Are you looking for a new challenge where you can drive transformation and empower those within the Bid and Project Management Community If so then we may just have the role for you!

Our Opportunity

Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) have a great opportunity for the Bid Finance Manager to join the team in Glasgow.

Reporting to the Head of Contracts for OME UK the Bid Finance Manager is responsible for delivery of an effective and efficient estimating costing and financial modelling service through engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Specifically responsibilities include:

  • Coordination creation review and presentation of Estimating Costing and Pricing information for bids and proposals.

  • Preparation and presentation of estimating and financial data for internal review as part of the Bids and Proposals approval process.

  • Modelling of estimated costs overheads funding cashflow margin profitability etc.

  • Support of the continued development improvement and implementation of estimating costing and financial modelling methodologies processes and tools.

  • Contributing to / leading Single Source Pricing Regulations negotiations with UK MOD.

About you:

  • Experience of working within a fast-paced bidding environment.

  • Experience of costing and pricing bids in excess of 100M

  • Proficiency in numerical analysis and complex problem solving.

  • Ability to articulate ideas and information in a clear and persuasive manner under pressure of time.

  • Self-motivated and excellent organisation skills delivering to agreed timescales with attention to detail.

  • Open positive attitude to new ideas practices & methods.

  • Experience within the Aerospace and Defence industry.

  • Experience of developing planning and implementing cost and price modelling strategies during the early bid stage.

  • Proven background in generating cost estimates and conducting cost analysis and advising senior management in support of bid decisions.

  • Experience of risk and opportunity analysis and modelling.

  • Conversant in use of recognised estimating pricing and project control methodologies and tools e.g. Microsoft Office Suite ProPricer PRICE TruePlanning Primavera etc.

  • Experience of UK MOD procurement and cost assurance processes.

  • Experience of Single Source Pricing Regulations negotiations with UK MOD.

  • Experience of costing pricing and associated negotiations with international customers.

Security Clearance statement:


Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a British National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held however if not currently held it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo achieve and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - ()

What We Can Offer:

Were committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people and to achieve this we offer market leading training development and experiences along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority so youll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse global organisation.

Other Benefits:

Alongside a competitive base salary we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package which includes

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours job sharing home working or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

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In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles or the Early Careers Teamfor graduate and apprentice roles.

Great journeys start here apply now!


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Manager

Employment Type

Full-Time

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