Project Finance PMO Analyst

Sparta Global are seeking a finance-focussed PMO Analyst to join on a 12-Month FTC, before being offered a permanent position at the end of the contract period. This role requires 2 Days per week on-site in Birmingham. Overview:

• The PMO Analyst will support the effective delivery of complex programmes through strong financial tracking, governance, and reporting.
• Successful programmes rely on clear information, disciplined processes, and trustworthy data - in this role, you'll help ensure that delivery teams and senior stakeholders have accurate financial and delivery insight, enabling informed decisions and reducing risk. Responsibilities:
• Lead the forecasting and reporting cycle (budgets, actuals, variances) delivered accurately and on time.
• Partner with Finance and Project Managers to validate inputs, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain a single source of truth.
• Provide clear, actionable commentary with early warnings and mitigation options for senior leaders.
• Support month end close, cost tracking, commercial alignment, and audit/compliance readiness.
• Build and maintain integrated plans, key milestones, and capacity views that align to the financial baseline.
• Run high quality‑ RAID and assurance processes across multiple workstreams.
• Keep governance artefacts audit ready and contract‑ compliant‑ at all times.
• Create executive ready packs and dashboards that distil complex data into concise, decision‑ ready‑ insights. Required Experience:
• Experience working in a PMO or project support role within programmes or portfolios.
• Good understanding of financial tracking (budgets, actuals, forecasts, variances).
• Exposure to month‑end processes or cost reporting (ownership not required).
• Solid PMO fundamentals across planning, RAID, governance, and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with Project Managers and PMO Leads.
• A professional, reliable approach - someone who can be trusted to get things done properly.