Project Finance Analyst — Hybrid, Major Construction Projects

apetito; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme - employer matched up 4

Life assurance

Free parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

apetito perks scheme with salary sac &

Canteen

Job summary

apetito in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Finance Analyst to own project costs, cashflow forecasts and reporting for two major construction projects exceeding £200 million over 5 years. You will work with project managers, procurement and finance teams to provide clear financial insights and challenge costs where needed.

You could be part qualified or starting your accounting career. Hybrid working is available, with on-site presence required three days a week for project needs.

Qualifications

• Studying towards, or progressing towards, a recognised accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
• Experience in a finance function with understanding of budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrable understanding of finance processes and controls.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Understanding of the wider commercial picture and strong communication with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and handling large volumes of data; confidence with finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Project cost control and forecasting.
• Maintain project cost trackers: actual expenditure, commitments and forecast costs.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and highlight variances.
• Support reforecasting of project costs and cashflow planning.
• Produce regular project finance reporting for meetings and governance.
• Support accounting treatment of project expenditure (Capex vs Opex).
• Maintain financial controls and audit trails; escalate changes as needed.
• Build relationships with project managers and finance teams; act as finance contact.
• Translate project data into clear financial reporting and business case updates.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Growth mindset

Project finance knowledge

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA progression

Tools

SAP/ERP

Power BI

Job description

apetito in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Finance Analyst to own project costs, cashflow forecasts and reporting for two major construction projects exceeding £200 million over 5 years. You will work with project managers, procurement and finance teams to provide clear financial insights and challenge costs where needed.

You could be part qualified or starting your accounting career. Hybrid working is available, with on-site presence required three days a week for project needs.