Description Job Title : Project Finance Analyst Location : Head Office, Leicestershire Salary: Competitive plus bonus & benefits Position Overview: As a Project Analyst you will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing project management activities within our organisation. This role requires a combination of technical expertise in SQL or Databricks, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and engagement abilities. The Project Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyse project data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive project success. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilise SQL or Databricks to extract, manipulate, and analyse project data from various sources. Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track project progress, identify bottlenecks, and measure key performance indicators (KPIs). Interpret data to uncover insights and trends, providing actionable recommendations to project stakeholders. Project Support: Assist project managers in scoping, planning, scheduling, coordinating project activities. Collaborate with team members to gather project requirements and ensure data accuracy and completeness including User Acceptance Testing. Monitor project timelines, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including executives, project teams, and external partners. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to gather requirements, discuss findings, and drive decision-making processes. Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment of project objectives. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency through automation or optimisation of existing processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices and standards for project management and data analysis. Continuously evaluate and enhance tools and methodologies to support project delivery and decision-making. Essential Experience: Proven experience as a Project Analyst or similar role, preferably in a technology-driven environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Experience: Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and project management tools (e.g. Smartsheets, AzureDevOps) is a plus. Proficiency in SQL and/or Databricks for data extraction, transformation, and analysis. CIMA or ACCA part qualified. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of strategic projects, while honing your technical skills and collaborating with a dynamic team. If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for data-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement, we encourage you to apply. LI-DC1