Hybrid PO & Project Coordinator: PMO Support & Analytics

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MBNL is seeking a proactive PO & Project Coordinator to join the Programme Management Office in Reading. You will support project delivery, financial tracking, governance, and PO management, working with project managers, finance teams and suppliers.

This 12-month FTC role requires strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on improving reporting and controls within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation and complex formulas.
• Experience using ERP or financial systems (IFS, SAP or Oracle).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive, customer‑focused approach with ownership mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Programme and Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and coordinate the purchase order process with accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and report on purchase orders, commitments and project expenditure.
• Track forecasts, budgets and financial performance, highlight risks and trends.
• Assist with invoice resolution and payment queries while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Manage goods receipts and help reduce aged GRNI balances.
• Coordinate project governance activities, including meetings and steering groups.
• Prepare agendas, meeting packs, minutes and action logs.
• Maintain project trackers, reports and management information.
• Support project financial close activities and asset handovers.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and processes.
• Promote PMO governance compliance across projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems (IFS, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

MBNL is seeking a proactive PO & Project Coordinator to join the Programme Management Office in Reading. You will support project delivery, financial tracking, governance, and PO management, working with project managers, finance teams and suppliers.

This 12-month FTC role requires strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on improving reporting and controls within a fast-paced environment.