Hybrid Senior Finance Analyst – Portfolio Operations, Cost Governance

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About the role

  • Senior Finance Analyst managing financial tracking and reporting for operational costs at The Crown Estate. Supporting decision-making with data-driven insights and financial discipline in a portfolio context.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of detailed tracking and reporting of operational costs
  • Report on service charge budgets, spend, recoveries and operational void costs
  • Build a deep understanding of operational activity and its financial implications
  • Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, annual budgets and dashboards to a high standard
  • Analyse variances against budget and forecast, providing clear, concise and insightful commentary
  • Identify emerging risks, pressures and opportunities within operational spend
  • Create standardised reports and dashboards that deliver actionable insight for senior stakeholders
  • Play a key role in the annual budget and three‑year planning process
  • Support monthly performance reviews with reliable, decision‑useful analysis
  • Maintain accuracy and consistency of financial data across ERP systems and reporting tools

Requirements

  • Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent professional finance experience
  • Experience in operational finance or property management (desirable)
  • High level of analytical capability with advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI preferred)
  • Excellent attention to detail with curiosity to understand cost drivers and operational trends
  • Clear communicator able to explain financial information in a straightforward, accessible way
  • Collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships

Benefits

  • As well as a competitive salary, pension and performance related bonus offering
  • a wealth of benefits available ranging from flexible working
  • market leading family policies and shopping discounts in the West End
  • private healthcare
  • life and critical illness cover
  • 28 days holiday with the option to buy more

Job title

Senior Finance Analyst – Portfolio Operations, Cost Governance

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

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