Project Finance Analyst

Jobtailor; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Leeds, United Kingdom, is seeking a Finance/Project Controller-like professional to re-forecast projects, perform forecasting and budgeting, and manage month-end reporting. You will collaborate with Project Managers and Directors to monitor project financials and ensure SOX-compliant project setup in the ERP system.

The role requires intermediate Excel, 2+ years in finance, experience with Maconomy, and ongoing finance qualification studies.

Qualifications

• Excel skills to intermediate level, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and financial modelling.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a finance function, ideally gained within professional services.
• Experienced user of financial systems; Maconomy is currently being adopted
• Keen to study or already studying towards a finance qualification
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Good work ethic and ability to work to deadlines.
• Interest in learning and development.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and self-motivate with a high level of commitment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Re-forecast projects in accordance with ICF policies and procedures to ensure revenue is recognised correctly.
• Forecasting, revenue profiling, and budgeting for projects across diverse teams.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Directors across disciplines.
• Monitor and analyse project financials with Project Managers and Directors.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and handle month-end processes and reporting.
• Set up new projects in the ERP system in accordance with contracts and SOX regulations.
• Calculate and post monthly subcontractor accruals.
• Contribute to month-end processes and reports.
• Handle client billing and work with Treasury to monitor aged debts and reduce WIP.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Excel Proficiency

Financial Modelling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Project Financial Analysis

Maconomy Experience

Finance Qualification

Communication Skills

Education

Finance qualification

Tools

Maconomy

ERP System

Job description

• Re-forecast projects in accordance with ICF policies and procedures to ensure revenue is recognised correctly
• Perform forecasting, revenue profiling, and budgeting
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Directors across diverse teams, disciplines, and backgrounds
• Monitor and analyse project financials with Project Managers and Directors
• Manage a portfolio of projects and handle month-end processes and reporting
• Set up new projects in the ERP system in accordance with contracts and SOX regulations
• Calculate and post monthly subcontractor accruals
• Contribute to month-end processes and reports
• Handle client billing, work with Treasury to monitor aged debts and chase accordingly, and help reduce WIP
• Perform ad hoc duties as required

Requirements

• Excel skills to intermediate level, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and financial modelling
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a finance function, ideally gained within professional services
• Experienced user of financial systems; Maconomy is currently being adopted
• Keen to study or already studying towards a finance qualification
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written skills
• Good work ethic and ability to work to deadlines
• Interest in learning and development
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and self-motivate with a high level of commitment and initiative
• Team player with a ‘can-do attitude’
• For roles located in the UK, applicants must hold the right to work in the UK or be eligible for visa sponsorship, which may be considered case-by-case
• Must be physically present in the UK by the first day of employment or able to relocate beforehand

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and project financial analysis while effectively collaborating with diverse teams. Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Forecasting
• Excel Proficiency
• Project Financial Analysis
• Maconomy Experience
• Finance Qualification

Hard Skills

• Financial Modelling
• Revenue Profiling
• Budgeting
• Subcontractor Accruals Calculation
• Month-End Reporting

Soft Skills

• Strong Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Self-Motivation
• Team Player

Certifications & Qualifications

• Finance Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Professional Services
• SOX Regulations
• Client Billing
• Aged Debts Management
• WIP Reduction

Tools & Technologies

• ERP System
• Maconomy