Management Consultant - Defence - Cost Modeller in Manchester

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

Your role:

• Leading workstreams and smaller client engagements into the MOD to deliver Finance and Cost Modelling Subject Matter Expert advice to support delivery of client Business Cases and Programmes.
• Develop MOD Finance Cost Models (using JAMES and CRBS templates) to support Investment Appraisals for Business Cases.
• Liaison with Finance Business Partners, MOD approvals, incl. CAAS and Defence Economics during Business Case approvals.
• Developing clear Basis of Estimates which provides rationale for costs captured and the assumptions established.

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories:

• Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.
• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

Your profile:

• Experience in the Defence sector/MOD, wider Defence consultancies, and/or Defence suppliers.
• Hold SC clearance or are willing to go through the SC process.
• Cost Modelling experience in line with HMT Green Book, JSP507, and CAAS Guidelines.
• Advanced MS Excel modelling skills.
• Experience developing MOD Cost Models for Cat A - D MOD Programmes, using the CBRS and JAMES cost model templates.
• Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background.
• Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions.
• Experience of proposition building and delivery.
• Business development – utilising a combination of the organisation’s broader pre-existing relationships, company relationships and your own network.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment that empowers you to innovate, grow your skills, and make a real impact—whether you’re shaping solutions for clients or driving positive change in society. You will be supported by a culture that values inclusion, continuous learning, and the freedom to bring your authentic self to work every day.

We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. It’s something we’re really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing.

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.

We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.