Business Analyst

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive entry level Business Analyst to join the FCAS Portfolio Office. Working alongside the Business Modeller and other Business and Data Analysts, you will support the delivery of portfolio modelling, forecasting, and performance analysis activities that enable data-driven decision-making across the organisation. You will assist in gathering, analysing, and interpreting business data, maintaining business models, and developing insightful reports and dashboards using Power BI, MS Excel and other analytical tools. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in business modelling, scenario analysis, and portfolio performance management while supporting strategic and operational planning activities. 
 
You will gain first-hand experience and exposure in the decision-making processes at strategic through to operational level and understand how meaningful data analysis can support a range of stakeholders at varying seniority levels within the FCAS programme. 

This role offers hybrid working, allowing a combination of office-based and remote work, along with flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. 

• →Support the development and maintenance of portfolio-wide business models and forecasting tools. 
• →Assist in collecting, validating, and analysing data from multiple business systems and sources. 
• →Support modelling activities relating to resource demand, capacity planning, production forecasting, and portfolio performance. 
• →Produce reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate business insights effectively. 
• →Assist with scenario analysis to assess the impact of changes to schedules, resource availability, priorities, costs, and production outputs. 
• →Support estimating activities through data analysis and trend identification. 
• →Maintain model documentation, assumptions, and governance records to ensure transparency and traceability. 
• →Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions. 
• →Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting processes, and modelling methodologies. 
• →Support ad hoc requests from the Portfolio Performance team and wider business functions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work confidently with data and identify trends, patterns, and insights. 
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques. 
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to different audiences. 
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. 
• Demonstrable interest in business analysis, modelling, forecasting, operational performance, or data analytics. 

Ideally you will have the following experience

• Experience using Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools. 
• Understanding of project, programme, portfolio, or business planning processes. 
• Knowledge of forecasting, resource planning, scheduling, or financial analysis techniques. 
• Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or complex programme environments. 
• Experience producing management information, reports, or dashboards. 
• Awareness of scenario modelling and business performance measurement. 

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting