Cost Modeller

Telent's Network Services Bid Management division are looking for an addition of a Cost Modeller with strong financial, costing, and commercial acumen, to join the team due to an influx of work. This role will see you work from home and work out of the Warwick office (CV34 5AH) at least 1 day per week for collaborative working and meetings.

At Telent, you'll be part of something bigger - keeping critical networks connected and protected 24/7. We value learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cost Modeller - Overview:

As the Cost Modeller, you'll support the Bid Manager in delivering high-quality, successful Bids and Proposals for various programmes and frameworks, by creating Cost Models and Pricing Strategies for our customers. All aligned with Telent's bid procedures, processes and best practice. This is a data and financial driven role that will see you showcase pricing and costings in visual formatting for our customers.

What you'll do:

• Develop cost models and cost / pricing strategies that balance competitive pricing with risk mitigation.
• Support bid strategy development with opportunity owners and business leads.
• Prepare materials for go/no-go decisions, deal reviews, submissions, and presentations.
• Conduct post-submission reviews and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present P&L (profit and loss) / cashflow models, ensuring all costs are captured and governance followed.
• Propose milestone structures to improve cashflow.
• Present pricing strategies aligned with bid objectives and cost models.
• Identify and document risks, including mitigation strategies and associated costs.
• Collaborate with Sales, SMEs, Procurement, Technical, and Commercial teams.
• Contribute to PQQ responses and promote best practices in bid quality.

Who you are:

As the Cost Modeller, you will naturally be confident with numbers, be financially and commercially aware, and have experience in tracking and presenting costs / costing and pricing strategies. Naturally talented in using MS Excel and learning new systems. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and ideally have an interest in IT / Telecoms and/or Networks.

Key requirements:

• Experience in a Cost Analyst / Cost Management / Bid team environment, driving efficiencies and improving success rates.
• Skilled in producing cost models / cost modelling and spend tracking (tracking spend) aligned with bid responses.
• Strong organisational and financial skills, with the ability to interpret data and models.
• Understanding of margin / blended margin and able to calculate margin and pricing.
• Broad understanding of Telecoms and/or IT products and services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ITT cost responses (Invitation To Tender) and high-value bids.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to present.
• Ability to develop simple solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience identifying customer needs and shaping tailored propositions.

What we offer:

• 26 days annual leave + public holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Company-matched pension scheme
• Access to FlexBens portal
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Rewards

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company supporting the UK's critical digital infrastructure. With over 2,400 dedicated professionals, we deliver high-performance solutions that connect communities. We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering our people to thrive.

Our values:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused

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