Strategic Programmes Finance Analyst - Group

Laing O'Rourke; Chelmsford, Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Programmes Finance Analyst to drive financial processes and performance analysis in the construction sector. This role offers the opportunity to partner with senior leaders and influence strategic decisions while working in a fast-paced environment. Join a global team dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact cutting-edge projects. If you're a qualified finance professional ready to make a difference, this is your chance to join a dynamic organization with a rich history of delivering quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with strong business partnering skills.
• Experience in financial reporting and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and forecasting for a new strategic hub.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and support decision-making.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Performance Analysis

Business Partnering

Communication Skills

Power BI

Excel

Python

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Strategic Programmes Finance Analyst

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Dartford, Kent

Are you a qualified finance professional ready to shape the future of innovation in construction?

Join us as we launch a global Strategic Programme Hub supporting cutting-edge, innovative solutions used in the construction industry. As a Strategic Programmes Finance Analyst, you'll partner closely with our Technology & Innovation team, setting up financial processes, driving performance analysis, reporting, and helping shape key decisions.

What You'll Do:

1. Set up and manage financial reporting, forecasting and governance for a new strategic hub
2. Partner with senior leaders to support cost management, capital expenditure and business performance
3. Analyse financial data to identify trends and opportunities
4. Provide insights and models to support strategic decision-making
5. Ensure alignment with our global teams (UK & Australia)

What You'll Bring:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
2. Strong business partnering, reporting and analysis experience
3. Confident communicator across finance and non-finance teams
4. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
5. Bonus: experience in construction, engineering or tech-led projects; Power BI/Excel/Python skills

This is your chance to combine finance with innovation and have real impact in a dynamic, global business.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now.

About us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

Inclusion and Accessibility:

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to enable access to candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. Please inform us prior to interview of any adjustments needed or support required in the workplace.

For accessible application options or more information about our recruitment process, contact us at [e-mail].

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