Finance Manager - #2089745

Job title: Bid Finance Manager

Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days per week on site (based on full time hours)

Working hours: Full time or part time hours available

We are looking for a Bid Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping complex business opportunities through financial insight and modelling.

As a Bid Finance Manager, you will be integral to securing our future contracts. Optimising risk and reward, and informing decision-making at every stage of our bidding lifecycle, you will contribute directly to business growth, and commercial success in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Thales Bid Finance Managers work closely within cross-functional bid teams identifying and implementing tailored pricing strategies, securing internal governance, and supporting contract negotiations with our customers.

Core Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance-related bonus
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
• 24 hours volunteering paid for
• Private healthcare (grade dependent)
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits | Thales Group

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Our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space.

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Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination, development, and presentation of costing, and pricing data for bids and projects
• Build and maintain robust financial models covering cost, cashflow, funding, margin, profitability, and ROI
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making at key governance reviews and bid stages
• Support the development and continuous improvement of costing and pricing processes, tools, and methodologies
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external customers to validate pricing assumptions and ensure confidence in financial outputs

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in estimating, costing, and pricing within a complex or project-based environment
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including risk and opportunity analysis and modelling
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with experience in financial modelling tools
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). 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.

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.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.