Financial Analyst

Job Introduction
Serco in Italy is one of the top 50 World Space Manufacturing and Service companies with a long history of providing Earth Observation operations, maintenance and front-end services to the European Space Agency and other institutions. The company also offers vast experience to a huge number of IT and space markets including: central governments, defence organisations, the aerospace industry and commercial companies.

**We’re looking for a Financial Analyst, to reinforce the team in our Italy office**

**We look forward to meeting you**

Main Responsibilities
- Work within bid teams to deliver financial models, costs, price and detailed scenario analysis to influence business strategy decisions within the bid
- Provide expert modelling as required throughout the business e.g. supporting customer negotiations, operating forecasts etc.
- Provide support to the bid governance process, identifying financial and commercial risks for discussion
- Play a role in ensuring compliance and standards relating to financial modelling
- Maintain expertise in financial reporting requirements
- Consider accounting treatments under IFRS, liaising with Group Finance, as appropriate

**Essential**:

- Strong intellect
- Aptitude to develop expert bid financial modelling ability
- Expert Excel skills
- Relevant professional financial qualification (or equivalent combination of relevant alternative professional qualification and relevant financial experience)
- Ability to interpret financial information to aid decision-making
- Capacity to handle demanding and fluctuating workload
- Thoroughness and attention to detail with a steadiness under pressure
- Energy and tenacity
- Team player
- Strong communication skills to work with a range of people across the business
- Experience of effective working in bid teams
- Financial reporting expertise

**Desirable**:

- Understanding of insurance, employment law etc
- Demonstrable track record of innovative thinking
- Implementation of new processes and systems

**Additional/special features of the role**
- Opportunity to input into new business and influence strategy
- Opportunity to operate individually and within a team
- Capacity to develop commercial skills and risk management capabilities
- Strong history of progression from this role to other areas in the business
- Opportunity to work across European, multi-disciplinary bids

About The Company

Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe.

**Women in Aerospace**
We prioritize Diversity and Inclusion, actively supporting initiatives such as Women in Aerospace Europe, which champions opportunities, development, and visibility for women in the Aerospace sector.
- For more information_ : Women in Aerospace Europe / Supporting women in STEM

**We are diverse and inclusive organisation**

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
- If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team_

**Important**

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.
- Please contact the recruitment team if needed_

**Data Protection**:
For more information on how the personal data is processed, please see the link Data Protection policy here.

Package Description
**_ Joining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers:_**
- Competitive Salary
- Great career opportunities
- Corporate Benefits Package
- International environment
- Possible hybrid work