Full timeFinance

Portfolio Analyst

ReedLeicester, Leicestershire🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to significantly impact a major transformation program within a reputable public sector organization, developing valuable skills in governance and strategic reporting. If you are a mid-senior finance professional with a knack for detail and a desire to contribute to impactful initiatives, you'll thrive in this dynamic environment. Apply now to join a dedicated team and gain experience in a crucial, evolving sector.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeHybrid

LocationLeicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Portfolio ManagementStakeholder Management

Job description

Portfolio Analyst

£350-£400 per day (Umbrella) Hybrid - Leicester Initial 6 months Contract

REED Technology are delighted to be working with a large public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation programme to recruit a Portfolio Analyst.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established Portfolio Office supporting a complex portfolio of strategic change initiatives. The organisation is delivering a wide-ranging transformation agenda focused on service improvement, organisational efficiency, financial sustainability and long-term business change.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, programme teams and portfolio leadership, you will play a key role in supporting governance, portfolio reporting, benefits realisation and assurance activities across a diverse programme landscape.

Responsibilities

As Portfolio Analyst, you will help establish and embed portfolio governance processes, maintain a clear view of programme performance, and provide meaningful insight to support strategic decision-making.

You will be involved in:

Supporting portfolio governance meetings, boards and review forums
Tracking programme progress, risks, dependencies and key milestones
Monitoring the delivery of benefits, outcomes and savings initiatives
Producing portfolio-level reporting, dashboards and management information
Providing assurance and challenge to ensure programmes remain on track
Supporting project gateway reviews and investment decision-making
Working with stakeholders across the organisation to maintain accurate portfolio data
Contributing to the development of portfolio management standards, processes and best practice
Supporting prioritisation and resource planning activities across multiple programmes

Skills & Experience

Experience working as a Portfolio Analyst, PMO Analyst, Programme Analyst or similar role
Strong portfolio reporting and governance experience
Experience producing management information and performance reporting
Knowledge of programme and project lifecycle methodologies
Experience tracking risks, issues, dependencies and benefits realisation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with reporting tools

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting large-scale business transformation programmes
Public sector, local government, NHS or regulated-sector experience
Experience of portfolio assurance, stage-gate reviews or portfolio governance frameworks
Knowledge of portfolio management tools such as Verto, Power BI, MS Project or similar

If you're an experienced Portfolio or PMO professional looking for your next contract opportunity and enjoy working within complex transformation environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply using the link provided.