Senior Finance Analyst - Portfolio Ops (Flexible)

The Crown Estate; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Pension

Private healthcare

Life and critical illness cover

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Crown Estate is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to translate complex operational data into actionable insight across the Portfolio Operations cost base. You will own detailed analysis, forecasts and monthly reporting to support transparent decision‑making and cost discipline.

You will partner with property managers and finance teams, build dashboards (Power BI), track service charges and BAU capex, and contribute to annual budgeting and three‑year planning.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent professional finance experience.
• Experience in operational finance or property management (desirable).
• High level of analytical capability with advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail with curiosity to understand cost drivers and operational trends.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of detailed tracking and reporting of operational costs, including property management, FM and engineering spend, hard services, operational contracts and managed offices.
• Report on service charge budgets, spend, recoveries and operational void costs.
• Build a deep understanding of operational activity and its financial implications.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

The Crown Estate is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to translate complex operational data into actionable insight across the Portfolio Operations cost base. You will own detailed analysis, forecasts and monthly reporting to support transparent decision‑making and cost discipline.

You will partner with property managers and finance teams, build dashboards (Power BI), track service charges and BAU capex, and contribute to annual budgeting and three‑year planning.