Investment Analyst

West of England Mayor; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West of England Combined Authority is seeking an Investment Analyst to shape investment decisions and test business cases that will influence the region’s economy. You’ll build financial models, assess value for money, and translate complex evidence into clear recommendations for senior leaders.

You’ll work across multi-partner programmes, collaborating with local authorities, government and academia, turning ambitious proposals into investable projects and developing the region’s investment

Qualifications

• Requires degree in finance, economics, business, mathematics or related field.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Desirable knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book or public-sector investment appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Appraise complex, multi-million-pound investment proposals and business cases.
• Build financial models, economic assessments and sensitivity analyses.
• Assess value for money, strategic fit, risk and deliverability.
• Turn complex analysis into clear, confident recommendations for senior leaders.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Finance/Economics/Business/Mathematics degree

Job description

Job IntroductionMake your analysis count. Shape the future of the West of England.This is an opportunity to do more than analyse numbers. As an Investment Analyst at the West of England Combined Authority, you’ll help shape investment decisions that have a tangible impact on businesses, communities and the region’s future economy.You’ll be at the heart of major investment decisions — testing business cases, challenging assumptions, identifying opportunities and providing the evidence that helps senior leaders decide where significant public investment should go.You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors, collaborating with local authorities, government, universities and private-sector partners. Your analysis will help turn ambitious ideas into investable, deliverable projects.Why this role?Influence decisions that matter – your analysis will directly inform funding approvals, investment priorities and recommendations to senior decision-makers.Work on meaningful projects – you’ll assess investments designed to drive economic growth, innovation, infrastructure and opportunity across the West of England.Get close to the decision-making – you’ll work with senior leaders and investment panels, seeing how your analysis translates into real-world action.Build breadth and expertise – work across different sectors, investment proposals and complex multi-partner programmes rather than focusing on a single portfolio.Develop your commercial judgement – you’ll have the opportunity to challenge assumptions, weigh risk and make recommendations where the evidence isn’t always straightforward.You’ll get the chance to work at the intersection of public and private investment and to be part of something bigger – help shape the economic future of one of the UK’s most dynamic and ambitious regions.What you’ll doAppraise complex, multi-million-pound investment proposals and business casesBuild financial models, economic assessments and sensitivity analysisAssess value for money, strategic fit, risk and deliverabilityTurn complex analysis into clear, compelling recommendations for senior leaders and decision-makersMonitor investment performance, outcomes, spend and riskHelp develop the region’s investment pipeline and identify emerging opportunitiesWork with project sponsors and partners to strengthen proposals and ensure they meet assurance requirementsWhat you’ll bringYou’ll have a degree in finance, economics, business, mathematics or a related discipline, strong analytical and financial modelling skills, and advanced Excel capability.You’ll be comfortable working with complex information, challenging evidence and exercising professional judgement. Just as importantly, you’ll be able to turn your analysis into clear, confident advice that senior, non-technical audiences can act on.Knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book principles, public-sector investment appraisal or assurance frameworks is highly desirable. CFA, CISI, CII or equivalent investment qualifications would be a bonus.Ready to make an impact?If you’re looking for an analytical role where the quality of your thinking can influence significant investment decisions and help shape the future of a region, we’d love to hear from you.Find out moreIf this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. There’s more information for you in the job description.The closing date for this role is midnight on Wednesday 28 October 2026.