PMO Finance Analyst

Benchmark Capital Limited; Horsham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Capital Limited is seeking a PMO Finance Analyst to transform complex financial data into robust insights that drive business decisions. You will oversee portfolio financials, forecasting, budgeting and governance across programmes and projects.

You will partner with Technology, Change and Finance teams to deliver accurate reporting, scenario planning and continuous improvement of financial processes. AAT qualification or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and modelling capability.
• Advanced Excel skills with complex formulas and data modelling.
• Experience managing programme, project or portfolio budgets.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining integrated financial and resource models.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost control methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the portfolio financial and resource planning model.
• Manage programme and project budgets, forecasts and resource plans.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse variances, identify cost drivers and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support annual planning, reforecasting and investment planning activities.
• Continuously improve financial modelling, reporting processes and data quality.
• Produce accurate financial reporting, dashboards and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Deliver forecasting, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Prepare materials for governance forums including Change Committees, investment reviews and finance meetings.
• Maintain integrated resource and capacity plans across programmes and projects.
• Support delivery teams in understanding resource demand and future capacity requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Modelling

Excel

Power Query

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cost control

Data analysis

Governance

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent financial qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Job description

Do you enjoy turning complex financial data into meaningful insights that support business decisions?

Are you experienced in forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling within a project, change or programme environment?

As a PMO Finance Analyst, you will provide financial oversight and analytical support across a portfolio of programmes and projects, helping to drive informed decision-making through robust financial management and reporting.

You will own and maintain the portfolio financial and resource planning model, supporting forecasting, budgeting, capacity planning and investment governance. Working closely with Technology, Change and Finance teams, you will provide clear and accurate financial insight, identify risks and opportunities, and help maximise the value delivered through change initiatives.

This is a highly visible role that combines financial analysis, stakeholder engagement and business partnering, supporting strategic investment decisions across the organisation.

What you’ll do

• Own and maintain the portfolio financial and resource planning model.
• Manage programme and project budgets, forecasts and resource plans.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse variances, identify cost drivers and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support annual planning, reforecasting and investment planning activities.
• Continuously improve financial modelling, reporting processes and data quality.
• Produce accurate financial reporting, dashboards and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Deliver forecasting, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Challenge assumptions underpinning forecasts, plans and business cases.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations that support effective decision-making.
• Prepare materials for governance forums including Change Committees, investment reviews and finance meetings.
• Maintain integrated resource and capacity plans across programmes and projects.
• Support delivery teams in understanding resource demand and future capacity requirements.
• Ensure capacity plans remain aligned to strategic priorities and funding constraints.
• Partner closely with Finance, Technology and Change teams.
• Support the development and review of business cases and investment proposals.
• Assist with useful economic life assessments and return on investment reviews.
• Support capitalisation assessments and ensure compliance with internal accounting policies.
• Provide commercial and financial challenge to improve investment outcomes.
• Manage supplier invoicing processes and financial administration activities.
• Validate and track project and programme costs.
• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained.
• Act as a key liaison for supplier financial queries.
• Support month-end activities, including timesheet and supplier cost management.
• Identify financial risks, pressures and opportunities across the portfolio.
• Proactively recommend mitigations and efficiency improvements.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives within financial reporting and planning processes.
• Support the ongoing maturity of portfolio financial management practices.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Strong financial analysis and modelling capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, scenario modelling, Power Query and large data sets.
• Experience managing programme, project or portfolio budgets.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining integrated financial and resource models.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost control methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• AAT qualified or equivalent financial qualification.
• Experience working within financial services or another regulated industry.
• Understanding of IAS 38 Intangible Assets and software development capitalisation.
• Experience supporting technology, change or transformation portfolios.
• Knowledge of portfolio management and project governance frameworks.
• Understanding of software development economics and resource planning.
• Experience building financial dashboards and reporting solutions.

What will you be like

We're looking for someone who combines strong financial discipline with commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving.

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly analytical and detail-oriented.
• Enjoy working with complex data and identifying meaningful insights.
• Be comfortable operating in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
• Communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Have a collaborative and business‑partnering mindset.
• Be able to challenge assumptions constructively and professionally.
• Take ownership of work and follow through on commitments.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills.