Portfolio Analyst

Job Title: Portfolio Analyst

Location: Warwick (Hybrid, with ad-hoc travel)

Contract Type: 6 months (Potential for extension)

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Portfolio Analyst to join their Investment Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and managing a long-term portfolio of physical security investments across a critical infrastructure network This role focuses on portfolio analysis, reporting, governance, data management, and investment planning across a critical infrastructure network. Working closely with technical, commercial and business functions, you will support the coordination and delivery of security-related investment programmes, manage risks and dependencies, provide insight to key decision-makers, and help drive continuous improvement across portfolio processes and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Analysis & Reporting

Maintain and monitor portfolio data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting systems.
Produce regular portfolio reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support decision-making.
Analyse portfolio trends, risks, dependencies, and delivery performance.
Support the development of portfolio insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Investment Planning & Forecasting

Assist with investment planning, portfolio forecasting, and financial tracking.
Analyse investment sequencing, funding requirements, and delivery timelines.
Coordinate and consolidate portfolio information for business planning and regulatory submissions.

Governance & Assurance

Support governance processes and reporting requirements.
Prepare documentation and reporting packs for governance forums.
Track actions, risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies across the portfolio.

Stakeholder Coordination

Work closely with project managers, technical specialists, and stakeholders.
Provide accurate and timely portfolio updates.
Support communication across programme and portfolio teams.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality, and governance processes.
Support implementation of tools, templates, and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience in a Portfolio Analyst, PMO Analyst, Project Analyst, or similar role.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Experience producing dashboards and management information.
Understanding of project, programme, or portfolio management methodologies.
Strong Excel and data management skills.
Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Attributes:

Experience within the Electricity Transmission sector or a similar regulated infrastructure environment.
A continuous improvement mindset with a knack for analytical skills and data management.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess the skills to Analyse portfolios, this role could be the perfect fit. Our client is eager to find a candidate who is ready to dive into project mobilisation and drive effective governance and stakeholder engagement.

Apply Now! Enthusiastic candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to critical projects within a highly regarded organisation. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this transformative journey!

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