PMO Analyst - Financial Focus

Detailed Description From Employer:

PMO Analyst - Financial Focus (BPSS Required)

Location: Telford, UK (Hybrid - minimum 2 days onsite)
Client: HMRC
Work Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Mandated Umbrella

Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical PMO Analyst with strong financial management and budgeting experience to join an Integration PMO team supporting a major HMRC contract.

This role has a significant focus on financial management, including forecasting, actuals tracking, and variance reporting. You will work closely with Engagement Managers and Delivery Area Managers to ensure projects are financially controlled, accurately reported, and effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project financials, including forecasting, actuals tracking, and variance analysis

• Produce monthly financial reports, identifying risks, trends, and variances

• Support budget management and financial planning across projects

• Collaborate with delivery leads to ensure accurate resource forecasting

• Review and analyse timesheets and resolve missing time issues

• Prepare and deliver weekly client reports

• Support programme planning, pricing, and governance activities

• Ensure adherence to PMO processes, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven PMO experience with a strong financial management focus

• Demonstrable expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting

• Experience producing and analysing financial variance reports

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High level of commercial awareness

• Experience with project planning and resource management

• Knowledge of risk management and governance frameworks

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel

• Familiarity with project management tools/software

What We're Looking For

• Detail-oriented individuals comfortable working in data-heavy, high-volume financial environments

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders

• Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements

• BPSS clearance required

• Must be within commutable distance of Telford

• Minimum of 2 days onsite per week required (with potential flexibility after training, though regular onsite presence will remain expected)