Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst – Performance Team

Join Leonardo’s Performance Team within the Future Combat Air Systems Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high‑impact performance insights that drive decision‑making across the FCAS Programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of strategic performance dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, JIRA), ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to source, reconcile, and validate data from multiple systems (e.g., SAP, P6 Primavera, Business Objects), resolving quality issues and ensuring consistency.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership, programme managers, and IPT teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in data management processes, identifying automation opportunities and streamlining workflows.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, requirements gathering workshops, and user testing to ensure solutions meet evolving business needs.
• Champion data governance and best practices across the FCAS Programme.
• Mentor and support junior analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and collaboration.
• Represent the Performance Team in strategic planning forums and contribute to shaping the future direction of portfolio analytics.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business or data analysis, with exposure to complex programmes or portfolio environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex insights clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills (including nested formulae) and strong PowerBI development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and multiple data sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Security Clearance

This role requires 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, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information please visit the Leonardo security and vetting page.

Benefits

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Bonus scheme available to employees at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Referral programme offering a financial reward.
• Flexible benefits up to £500 annually covering private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: hybrid hours with part‑time options available.

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