IT Cost & Project Management Office Analyst

Turner Townsend; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an IT Cost & Project Management Office Analyst in England's City of Westminster. The analyst will manage IT budgets, oversee procurement, and support project governance to ensure effective financial management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management. This role offers an opportunity to enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology or a related field.
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is highly regarded.
• Proven experience in IT financial management or procurement, including budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT budgets, forecasting and reporting to provide actionable financial insights.
• Oversee procurement processes and maintain vendor relationships.
• Support Project Management Office by implementing governance frameworks.

Skills

IT financial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Vendor and contract management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or IT

Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)

Tools

Excel

Financial systems (e.g., ERP systems)

Job description

IT Cost & Project Management Office Analyst – Ithaca Energy3>

Ithaca Energy is accepting applications for the position of IT Cost & Project Management Office Analyst, located in our Aberdeen Office, reporting to the Information & Risk Manager. The role ensures financial transparency, operational efficiency and robust governance across IT initiatives. The position brings together financial management, procurement oversight, project governance, and change management to enable IT to deliver value efficiently and support strategic goals.

• Managing IT budgets, forecasting and reporting to provide actionable financial insights and maintain control over IT spending.
• Overseeing procurement processes and vendor relationships to ensure compliance, cost optimisation and accurate tracking of commitments.
• Supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) by implementing governance frameworks, prioritising projects and tracking delivery of business value.
• Facilitating organisational change by assessing impacts, supporting documentation, and engaging stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• IT Financial Management – working closely with the G&A accountant and wider Finance team.
• Budget Planning & Control – develop, manage and monitor the annual IT budget in collaboration with IT leadership and finance teams.
• Forecasting & Variance Analysis – prepare monthly forecasts and analyse variances between actuals and budget, providing actionable insights.
• Cost Optimisation – identify cost‑saving opportunities (vendor rebates, tendering, training) and maintain a central savings log.
• Reporting – produce quarterly financial reports including dashboards, KPIs, and savings efficiencies.
• IT Procurement – work with SCM IT Contracts Analyst and SCM Procurement team to implement a centralised procurement process, manage vendor and contract relationships, and oversee service requisitions.
• Project Management Office – design and implement PMO processes, tools and governance frameworks, manage intake and prioritisation of new IT project proposals, maintain a centralised view of all IT projects with status, risks and performance metrics, track value realisation, and administer PMO tools.
• Organisational Change Management – conduct change impact assessments, collaborate with ELT and HR on Management of Organisational Change (MoOC) processes, and facilitate stakeholder engagement to support change adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology or a related field.
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is highly regarded.
• Proven experience in IT financial management or procurement, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and working closely with finance teams.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel and financial systems; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is desirable.
• Experience with project management methodologies and supporting or managing PMO processes, including project intake, prioritisation and portfolio oversight.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to deliver training and promote tool adoption.
• Proficiency in centralised procurement, vendor and contract management and service requisition oversight.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment with a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

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All applicants will be considered in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunities (EEO).