Business Analyst

Salary: up to £65,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic hybrid working: 2 3 days per week on site.

Security clearance: British citizen or dual UK national required. HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks will be undertaken after offer, managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

• Lead research and analysis to understand, synthesize and interpret the latest developments within the political, industrial and supply chain environment in which MBDA UK operates.
• Shape actions and recommendations for defined topic areas, delivering agreed changes that align with MBDA's future positioning.
• Produce concise, well written papers that position, support or argue against Government Industrial Policy developments.
• Direct and undertake detailed analysis on complex topics to identify patterns and trends, drawing conclusions and outlining implications for the company and the wider defence ecosystem.
• Apply academic rigor to test certainty and understanding, starting with the question rather than an answer and balancing multiple data sources to identify where to look next.
• Think on your feet, using measured, well reasoned arguments to position MBDA's thinking in industry and government forums, demonstrating thought leadership.
• Act as a change agent to stimulate thinking, challenge entrenched views, and foster proactive collaborative working across business areas at senior level.

• Strategic thinker capable of translating complex information into digestible insights.
• Recent knowledge and experience of the defence environment with ability to share perspectives with MBDA.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; financial familiarity and sensitivity to financial issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to write at White Paper level.
• Open mind and willingness to learn and consider alternative ideas.

• Company bonus up to 21% of base salary.
• Pension with maximum employer and employee contribution up to 14%.
• Flexible working arrangements welcome.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (with additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments).
• Site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.

We recognize that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.