Finance Projects Analyst

1 week ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom NEXT Retail Ltd. Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Support Specialist to join our Finance team at NEXT Retail Ltd. on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This exciting opportunity will enable you to contribute to the success of strategic finance projects while developing your technical skills and collaborating with a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Data Analysis and Reporting
    • Utilize SQL or Databricks to extract, manipulate, and analyze project data from various sources.
    • Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track project progress, identify bottlenecks, and measure key performance indicators (KPIs).
    • Interpret data to uncover insights and trends, providing actionable recommendations to project stakeholders.
  • Project Support
    • Assist project managers in scoping, planning, scheduling, coordinating project activities.
    • Monitor project timelines, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Stakeholder Communication
    • Communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including executives, project teams, and external partners.

Essential Experience

You will have proven experience as a Project Analyst or similar role, preferably in a finance-driven environment. You will also be able to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. An ability and track record of effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders is essential. Attention to detail coupled with an ability to work interdependently is also required.

Desirable Experience

Ideally you will have a familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and project management tools (e.g. Smartsheets, AzureDevOps). Proficiency in SQL and/or Databricks for data extraction, transformation, and analysis would be an advantage as well as being part qualified in CIMA or ACCA.



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