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Rise to the challenge. Join us as a Management Information Consultant within the PMO Services and Solutions Practice within the Aerospace and Defence Market that forms part of ADS&T. We deliver single and multi-disciplinary engineering and business change projects across all sectors of the market. Our strength is in the scale, depth and diversity of our offering. We support our clients throughout the equipment life cycle, from research and technical demonstration programmes, to supporting industry with deployed platforms.
Atkins is a member of the Aurora Consortium that is delivering engineering services to the MOD as the Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP). This has provided a step change in growth in delivering services to Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).
We are looking for an experienced Management Information and SSRO Compliance Manager to join the team based in our Bristol office.
Your purpose
You'll be providing expert advice and guidance on compliance with regulations, supporting in developing and reviewing bids from a financial perspective, reporting both internal and externally.
Activities include:
Developing management information tools and facilitating business improvement and training
Development and maintenance of cost tracker template to enable action under SSRO regulations
Maintain the standardised approach to EDP project costing and forecasting in collaboration with the EDP PMO team to facilitate the adoption of best practice which may be utilised by the wider business as required
Create and maintain EDP Dashboard and reporting in alongside the EDP PMO team to develop a toolkit to enable the measurement and control of projects and facilitate future forecasting of revenue, margin and order intake.
Create and maintain tool kits which will facilitate a bottom up approach to budget and forecasting
Support EDP forecasting and budgeting through the provision and production of timely Management Information.
Assist EDP PMO team in the review and management of EDP (and other areas as required) Capability and project performance
Facilitate knowledge surgeries as needed on SSRO, Finance and Forecasting best practice
Support ADS&T PCO lead in developing and socialising standardised cost tracker
Bid modelling including production and review
Analysis and interpretation of all management data/information across the EDP Framework and its associated projects
What you can bring
You will bring well-developed commercial knowledge and business understanding
with strong accounting skills & knowledge and an accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
A knowledge of single source regulations and reporting requirements is essential, and knowledge of finance processes, standards and systems will be advantageous.
Knowledge and practical experience of:
Business evaluation and improvement
Project costing and forecasting
Order Intake, Revenue and Margin forecasting
Producing staffing and resourcing plans
Visualisation of management information experience using tools such as Excel, PowerBI
We are looking for someone with strong people skills who is:
Comfortable in interacting with operational and financial staff and management at all levels of seniority.
A team player who works cooperatively with others providing help where required
A confident communicator with high emotional intelligence who can build trusted relationships at all levels and listens and questions effectively with concise verbal and written communication.
Accomplished in exceeding stakeholder aspirations meeting targets and overcoming challenges
Energetic and determined with the ability to work to tight timescales in a KPI driven environment
Able to show initiative with the ability to analyse data and situations, break down work into key tasks and activities. Having attention to detail whilst working at tactical and strategic levels
Driven to continually develop new skills in themselves and others through continuous professional development and other means
An advocate and ambassador for our wider business embracing and upholding Atkins values of Safety, ethics and integrity with high professional standards at all times
Why work for Atkins?
Our Aerospace, Defence, Security & Technology (ADS&T) teams provide independent and objective advice in mission-critical sectors. Join us to make a direct difference in helping our country to achieve its security and defence goals. From advisory, conceptual design and acquisition, through transformation, manufacture, certification and in-service support. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in the industry.
We value diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive, without exception. So, you'll be part of a culture that wants to see more women in senior roles. We have signed the MoD's "Women in Defence" and "Women in Aviation and Aerospace" charters. These pledges include providing opportunities for women to succeed at all levels. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Gold Employer Recognition Award.
Meeting your needs
When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.
Read more about 'Total Reward'.
More about us
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
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Flexible Working
Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment.
We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements
Diversity & Inclusion
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Security
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
