PMO Finance Analyst

Role Overview

The PMO Finance Analyst will ensure financial governance and strategic alignment across the project portfolio. This role manages budgets, resourcing, and cost forecasting at month-end, while partnering closely with Project Managers and the PMO to monitor project health, schedule, and financial performance. The position also supports strategic planning and enforces adherence to the project delivery framework and governance standards, ensuring disciplined execution and compliance with the project charter.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Own month-end financial processes, including accruals, actuals reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain project and portfolio-level budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to senior stakeholders and PMO leadership.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.

Project Governance & Framework Discipline

• Work closely with the PMO to ensure the project delivery framework is implemented and governance standards are followed.
• Monitor adherence to stage-gate processes, RACI, and reporting requirements.
• Drive accountability and discipline across projects to maintain quality and compliance.

Project Health Monitoring

• Collaborate with Project Managers to track cost, schedule, and overall health of projects.
• Analyse variances and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Support portfolio board reporting with financial and governance insights.

Strategic Planning & Alignment

• Partner with PMO leadership to align financial planning with organisational strategy.
• Contribute to portfolio prioritisation and resource allocation decisions.
• Ensure projects deliver agreed scope and requirements; investigate and report reasons for deviations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to PMs and senior leadership on financial and governance matters.
• Facilitate communication between Finance, PMO, and delivery teams to maintain transparency and compliance.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on strategic initiatives impacting global operations.
• Professional development and certification support.

Why This Role Matters

This position ensures financial discipline, governance compliance, and strategic alignment across projects, enabling the organisation to deliver value efficiently and transparently.