Strategic Projects & Investment Analyst

PENTLAND; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global family business in London seeks a Strategic Projects & Investment Analyst to support high-impact business decisions. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong skills in commercial finance and financial modeling, providing insights for investment appraisals. Offered benefits include a salary with discretionary bonuses, flexible working arrangements, and various health perks.

Benefits

Salary + discretionary bonus

25 Days Holiday

Brand discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Variety of health-related perks

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, M&A, corporate strategy, or financial planning roles.
• Proven ability to build and interpret financial models.
• Skilled in translating complex financial data into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Build robust financial models and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Coordinate planning and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain business case templates.

Skills

Commercial finance

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We\'re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

What\'s the mission for this role?

This is a rare opportunity to join the Finance team in a strategic capacity, supporting the CFO and Executive Leadership Team to drive high-impact business decisions. As Strategic Projects & Investment Analyst, you\'ll combine commercial finance, strategic insight, and analytical rigour to shape investment appraisals, business case development, and Board-level planning. The role is pivotal in ensuring that strategic initiatives and acquisitions are executed effectively, underpinned by robust financial evidence and aligned with the organisation\'s long-term goals.

What does this role do?

As our Strategic Projects & Investment Analyst you will act as a central point of contact for coordinating strategic initiatives across the business. This includes:

• Investment & Acquisition Appraisal: Build robust financial models and evaluate investment opportunities (e.g. NPV, IRR, payback), supporting M&A activity from initial assessment through to post-deal review.
• Strategic Project Support: Coordinate the planning and delivery of key strategic and transformation initiatives, ensuring critical timelines and deliverables are met.
• Business Case Development: Develop and maintain business case templates and financial evaluation tools to support capital investment and strategic decision-making.
• Board & Executive Reporting: Assist in preparing clear, insightful materials for the Board and senior leadership, linking financial analysis to wider strategic objectives.
• Governance & Risk Oversight: Track actions, escalate risks, and ensure effective follow-up from strategy, M&A, and investment governance forums.

What do I bring to the role?

You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in commercial finance, M&A, corporate strategy, or financial planning roles.
• Proven ability to build and interpret financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Skilled in translating complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable handling confidential information and working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational skills and experience managing multiple workstreams and priorities.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Exposure to M&A transactions, investment evaluation, or corporate development.
• Experience working in or alongside FP&A, strategy, or transformation teams.
• Understanding of governance and compliance requirements for capital investment or strategic programmes.

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.

Strategic Projects & Investment Analyst | London | Employment type: Permanent, full time

What\'s in it for me?

• Salary + discretionary bonus
• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies
• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.

As an equal opportunity employer, we\'re committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.

If you\'re a commercially minded, qualified finance professional looking to play a strategic role in high-impact decision-making, we warmly welcome your application.