Job Description SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Proposals Cost & Pricing Analyst for Dowty Propellers. Reporting to the Commercial Operations Leader, as as a key role within the commercial function, you will own the financial model and the assumptions used to underpin any long-term prod
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Proposals Cost & Pricing Analyst

GE Aerospace • 
Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Proposals Cost & Pricing Analyst for Dowty Propellers. Reporting to the Commercial Operations Leader, as as a key role within the commercial function, you will own the financial model and the assumptions used to underpin any long-term product support offering made to a customer. You will work with a wide network of functions, sites & businesses to obtain, and understand inputs and assumptions, and will be responsible for modelling and providing commercial insight through all stages of the bid process, from identification, through to negotiation.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

  • Focusing on business strategic captures while creating and maintaining models based on both commercial and technical inputs from multiple business functions.
  • Outputting a robust business case and being able to articulate areas and levels of risk within the financials.
  • Liaising with multiple business functions, sites & customers to build accurate, efficient models which create value for the customer and identify risk to the business.
  • Providing commercial expertise around competitive landscape, market dynamics, value upselling, supplier dynamics & other cost and price drivers.
  • Achieving required approvals from the business for submission of proposals to customer and then working with the bid team through the negotiation stage of the proposal to arrive at a contract award.
  • Engaging with the bid team and the customer to understand first hand what the customer values and how the business can provide the most impact and protect its operations.
  • Participating in tollgate three handovers ensuring program teams understand the construct of the contracted service and the risks identified through the modelling process.
  • Contributing to the CMR process where required to understand existing contract performance and update forecasts to create annually refreshed views of contracts.
  • Driving continuous improvement through process and tool upgrades in particular management and improvement of the common model tool used for modelling deals.
  • Own the recurring estimate generation for New, Momentum and Spares hardware, in accordance with ITO and NPI processes in support of opportunities based at the Dowty business
  • Direct engagement with Vendors to obtain quotes in accordance with current procedures and delegated authority
  • Responsible for the recurring cost estimating (RCE) and will utilise their skills and experience to develop internal costings for Dowty hardware supporting Sales; New Product Introduction programs; Momentum and Spares requirements.

 

Required Qualifications
  • This role requires advanced experience in the Sales & Technical Proposals.
  • Proven experience in Cost Analysis and/or Financial Modeling.
  • Strong commercial acumen
 Desired Characteristics
  • Advanced MS Excel experience
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to identify and lead simplification and process improvement within a matrix organisation
  • Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work assignments
  • Possess an understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Non-contributory Pension          
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection            
  • Private medical cover    
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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