Lead Finance Analyst

Lead Finance Analyst
Contract Length: 6-month contract (Possible extension)
Locations: Warwick (Hybrid based role 1-2 times a week)
Rate: £550 per day via umbrella - Inside IR35

We're looking for a confident, proactive Lead Finance Analyst to support a large technology and change portfolio within a highly regulated organisation. With several recent departures in the team, this is a role where you'll quickly become relied upon, making an immediate and meaningful impact.

If you enjoy bringing structure to complex environments, working with project-driven financials, and influencing stakeholders to maintain financial discipline, this will be an excellent fit.

• Lead monthly forecasting and reconciliation of budgets, forecasts, timesheets, and invoices.
• Analyse and challenge Opex vs Capex treatment to ensure correct classification of spend.
• Work with Agile delivery teams to validate story/feature charging.
• Engage with project managers and resource owners to ensure timely updates and accurate cost allocation.
• Support the rollout of new monthly processes for resource allocation and utilisation checks.
• Provide clear financial insights, flag emerging risks, and maintain strong communication with the portfolio lead.
• Confidently challenge and influence stakeholders, resolving issues directly without frequent escalation.

• Strong Excel capability (advanced formulas, modelling, data manipulation).
• Background in project finance, portfolio/change delivery, or PMO-related financials.
• Sound understanding of Capex/Opex, cost structures, resource charging, and project accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to hold stakeholders to account and maintain momentum.
• Experience working within large, structured, regulated organisations (eg, utilities, banking, insurance, government).
• Familiarity with Fieldglass, SAP Finance, or similar invoicing/timesheet systems.
• Previous experience supporting Agile delivery environments.
• Knowledge of invoice flows, timesheet reconciliation, and cost allocation processes.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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