VP Strategic Government Commercial & Finance

Job Description:

Your Impact

The finance team at Leonardo UK Ltd are searching for a new VP for Strategic Government Commercial & Finance. In this role, you will establish & set the strategy for Leonardo UK and its subsidiaries for all matters relating to Government Contracting & Accounting.

What you will do

• Represent Leonardo UK and the wider Group on commercial and financial matters in various UK government, regional and trade bodies to ensure Leonardo has influence on matters commensurate with its status as the second largest Defence contractor.

• Develop and implement a framework of engagement with UK Government on financial/economic policy.

• Review and influence legislation, statutory guidance and contractual matters, providing a strong, trusted, relationship that optimises LUK’s position for UK Defence.

• Provide direction and define policy to ensure compliance with Government statutes and practices operated within the UK Company.

• Provide support to Company-wide interaction with UK MoD and other government agencies

• Define, implement , support and communicate relevant changes to the LUK finance and commercial teams, across the UK, relating to UK Government and MoD contractual/financial matters 

What you’ll bring

• Commercially astute with desirable legal experience

• Considerable defence industry, policy & contracting experience

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

• Strategic critical thinking

• Strong leadership, develops, delegates & empowers

• Results driven / highly motivated

• High Integrity and professionalism

• Single source contracting knowledge

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to 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, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:

GB - London

Additional Locations:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid