Strategic Project Finance Analyst: Forecasting & Budgeting

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

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.