Planning & Governance Analyst

• Partner with Lean Portfolio Management and portfolio budget owners to maintain an accurate and realistic full‑year outlook aligned with approved plans and accounting standards
• Control portfolio budgets in line with governance approvals, identifying and communicating risks and opportunities to Finance
• Manage end‑to‑end project accounting activities including forecasting, commitments, month‑end reconciliation, SAP budget setup, and variance analysis
• Ensure alignment between budget trackers, SAP actuals, commitments, and projected spend
• Consolidate and deliver regular and ad‑hoc financial reporting for Finance, LPM, and delivery stakeholders
• Review monthly CAPEX and OPEX positions across product portfolios, providing insights, trends, and recommendations on spend performance
• Participate in monthly portfolio syncs to assess delivery progress, scope changes, and commercial impact
• Escalate significant cost movements to Commercial Governance to support robust business case evaluation
• Collaborate with Portfolio LPMs on quarterly strategic portfolio reviews, challenging investment decisions through data‑driven analysis
• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate cost planning processes

• An experienced finance or cost planning professional with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Confident working with portfolio‑level CAPEX and OPEX budgets in complex environments
• Proficient in SAP Finance & Accounting and advanced Excel
• Knowledgeable in accounting cost treatment principles and financial governance
• Comfortable working in matrix organisations with virtual, cross‑functional teams
• A clear communicator with the ability to present insights to senior stakeholders
• Experienced in IT delivery, business transformation, or PMO environments
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Holds a relevant university degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline

Agile, project management, or finance certifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, PRINCE II, PMI) are advantageous

• Exposure to large‑scale, high‑impact portfolios within a global organisation
• Opportunities to influence strategic investment decisions
• Collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple countries and functions
• A role that balances analytical depth with business partnership
• A supportive environment that values continuous improvement and learning