Job Description
Finance Analyst – 12 month FTC
We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join leading technology consultancy and Technology provider. The Senior Finance Project Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial management of projects, providing accurate and insightful financial analysis, and driving continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. This role partners closely with project managers, business leaders, and finance teams to ensure financial integrity, performance visibility, and strategic decision-making support across all active projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Budgeting & Forecasting-
Lead the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts for project portfolios. Support project leads in developing robust financial plans aligned with business objective and KPIs. Analyse variances between actuals, budget, and forecast, providing commentary and actionable insights.
2. Month-End & Year-End Close-
Coordinate and execute key month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely project accounting entries. Prepare project-level P&L reports, accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition journals in line with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 15).
Reconcile project accounts and liaise with Financial Accounting to ensure data integrity.
3. Project Financial Management-
Monitor and track project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow. Support project managers with financial modelling, funding requests, Evaluate project profitability, and cost-to-complete analysis.
4. Process Improvement & Systems-
Identify and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and automation in financial reporting and project tracking. Contribute to the development of dashboards and reporting tools. Participate in finance transformation initiatives, ensuring scalable and efficient financial operations.
5. Business Partnering & Analysis-
Act as a key finance partner to project and operational teams, providing clear financial guidance and challenge. Support ad hoc analysis, scenario modelling, and strategic reviews as required.
Skills and Attributes
Essential –
* Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, ideally in a project-based environment.
* Solid understanding of project accounting, financial controls, and revenue/cost recognition principles.
* Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP).
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
The role is offer with £50k annual salary + bonus.
5 days per week onsite for initial probation period – then 3 days onsite / 2 day wfh.