Summary: The Project Finance Analyst role within the UK Portfolio Team is essential for supporting the financial management of various projects and programmes. The position involves conducting cost-benefit analyses, monitoring benefit KPIs, and preparing financial reports for senior management. The ideal candidate will have experience in a project or portfolio environment and be pursuing a financial qualification. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are crucial for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the cost-benefit analysis reviews associated with the prioritisation of the portfolio budget
• Monitor and report on benefit KPIs throughout the project lifecycle and post implementation
• Continue to develop the benefits management processes in the UK
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and optimise project performance
• Participate in financial audits and support audit processes as required
• Continuous improvements of processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure centralised, consistent and accurate data in response to portfolio reporting requirements including ad-hoc analysis requests for reporting
• Establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Administrative tasks including but not limited to meeting preparations, facilitation and outputs
• Takes responsibility for the development of self

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis, including cost-benefit analysis
• Strong skills in data analysis to monitor and report on benefit KPIs
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail for accuracy in financial reporting
• Experience in developing and improving financial management processes
• Experience working in the insurance industry is desirable
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Working towards a finance qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or CFA
• Previous experience in a similar role involving financial analysis and project management
• Proficiency in financial software and project management tools, advanced Excel skills
• Competent user of intelligent software such as PowerBI is desirable

Salary (Rate): £23 per hour

City: Swindon

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other