Senior Portfolio Analyst
On site
Reading, United Kingdom
Freelance
23-10-2024
Job Specifications
Location:Reading, hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week onsite
The Senior Portfolio Analyst will conduct complex analyses to monitor governance, reporting, activities, budgets, and risks across the organisation's portfolios. This role requires evaluating data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities, while recommending actions to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities. The analyst will highlight interdependencies and conflicts between ongoing operations and the portfolio, suggesting remedial actions to resolve them
Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of development experience, including a minimum of one year with Power BI development, and a good understanding of SharePoint, especially in creating and manipulating lists.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead reporting from programmes and projects and provides analysis, insight, and recommendation of decisions for improved of performance of the portfolio.
Support the PMO Service Leads to communicate and build commitment to a shared vision and sense of purpose.
Recognise and track interdependencies.
Monitor portfolio risks (threats and opportunities) and escalate as appropriate.
Use programmatic data develop predictive analytics to optimise project performance.
Key requirements:
Minimum of 1 year of development experience with Power BI
Knowledge of SharePoint, including creating and manipulating SharePoint lists
General knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office package
Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels (internal and external), both written and verbal
Experience in a governmental organisation is highly desirable but not essential
Ability to transfer skills across different sectors; no specific sector experience required.
Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.
If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the Guaranteed Interview' scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
About the Company
Join Triumph Consultants: A Leading Partner in Public Sector Recruitment Since 2000, Triumph Consultants Limited has grown from a specialist in local government services to a top recruitment firm, trusted by public sector organisations and private companies across the UK. With 20+ years of experience, we provide staffing solutions that meet the unique demands of public service. What We Offer: Temporary & Contract Staffing: We supply skilled professionals to over 250 public sector clients, including local authorities, emer... Know more
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