Business Analyst

Salary information: Up to GBP60,000 dependent on experience plus bonus and benefits

Dynamic Working Hybrid expectations: 2–3 days on site approximately

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a good understanding of the defence industry. You will lead research and analysis required to understand, synthesise and interpret thinking within the political, industrial and supply chain environment in which MBDA UK operates.

For defined topic areas, you will be responsible for shaping actions and recommendations, and delivering agreed changes relating to our future position within this landscape.

• A vision creator who is able to articulate a future state, based on the use of information (Data analysis and statistics), logic and an understanding of Defence Market Trends.
• Capable of producing succinct, well–written papers, to position/support or argue against Government Industrial Policy developments.
• Directing and undertaking detailed analysis on complex topics to identify patterns and trends
• Capable of thinking on your feet, and using measured, well–reasoned arguments, to position MBDA's thinking, thus demonstrating thought leadership, in Industry/Government forums.
• Drawing conclusions, identifying implications, and outlining recommendations from the above
• Applying Academic robustness to test certainty and understanding, starting with the Question rather than an answer
• Balancing multiple data sources and identifying where to "look" next
• Comfortable with handling statistics and drawing conclusions
• Being broad minded and open to alternative ideas
• Acting as a change agent to stimulate thinking, and challenge entrenched views.
• Having the capacity to interact at a senior level across different business areas to develop influence, foster proactive collaborative working and build effective relationships

• Strategic thinker/shaper, capable of translating information into digestible chunks
• Very recent knowledge / experience of the wider defence environment and being able to share this external view to MBDA
• Positive approach and the ability to develop effective working relationships and influence
• Ability to draw conclusions and implications from complex data collection and analysis, both external and internal, e.g. market and industry dynamics, competitive position, profitability.
• Financial familiarity and sensitivity to financial issues
• Very good communication skills, both oral and written, capable of writing to White Paper level
• Open mind and willingness to learn/look at things from a different perspective

• The opportunity to identify and influence MBDA UK's business model evolution
• To be responsible for the change lifecycle, from analysis through to delivery
• To influence future UK defence market/model
• Working with senior Industry and Government representatives to agree common ground
• Produce relevant action plans and work with members of the UK leadership team to enact them and take any necessary corrective actions

Join a great team!

We are a small team which has a broad and wide reaching agenda. We help highlight areas of opportunity/weakness within the Defence Industrial Landscape, which need to be explored/assessed/positioned.

The team helps to stimulate thought leadership, with the ability to positively exert influence and shape act/decision making.

We offer opportunities for career progression, bonus scheme, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on–site facilities.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances.