19 of 19 Budgeting and Forecasting Jobs in the North of England

Job summary We are seeking a skilled and strategic Lead Infrastructure Engineer - FinOps to drive cost efficiency and financial accountability across UKHSA's cloud platforms. This role sits within the Platform Engineering team and focuses on embedding FinOps principles within the design, delivery, and operation of cloud services. You will work closely with finance, engineering, and cloud governance colleagues to … optimise cloud consumption, implement chargeback mechanisms, and support cost-aware service planning. This is a senior hands-on role requiring a strong blend of infrastructure experience, financial insight, and cross-team collaboration. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Cloud Platform and contribute to UKHSA's cloud leadership group as part of its Extended Leadership Team. This role … attracts a Market Pay Supplement of £5000 to £10,000. Main duties of the job Lead financial governance across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure environments in collaboration with the Cloud Centre of Excellence. Provide technical and financial oversight of platform costs, forecasting, and optimisation activities. Guide stakeholders on cloud financial performance, usage trends, and operational spend planning. Drive and More ❯

you looking to build a long-term career in Data Analyst? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship with Hartree Partners and Kaplan. You will support the data team in data analytics. Role As Trainee Asset Manager, you will support the day-to-day management, performance monitoring, and optimisation of a portfolio … of gas peaking power plants across the UK. You will work closely with the Head of Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) providers, operations and commercial teams to ensure the assets deliver maximum reliability, availability, and financial performance in line with company objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded and commercially aware trainee seeking to develop their … career within the energy and power generation sector. Responsibilities will include: Support the Asset Manager in overseeing the operational performance of multiple gas peaking sites Monitor asset performance, efficiency, and reliability through SCADA and data analytics systems Liaise with our asset managers to ensure planned and reactive maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule Review and analyse performance More ❯

within the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) & Co-living/BTR sector. This role will be instrumental in driving the commercial strategy through data-led pricing strategies, revenue optimisation, and analytical insight. You will be within the Commercial Team and work closely with the Operations, and Finance teams to design and implement robust pricing models, forecast demand, and optimise performance … across our PBSA portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who is highly analytical, commercially minded, and an expert in Excel-based modelling. As Senior Pricing and Data Analyst, you will be accountable for taking ownership of creating and maintaining detailed financial models and budgets, forecasting income and costs across our portfolio, and providing data-led insights to support strategic … and operational decision-making. As a senior member of the team, you will also play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior members of the team, helping to build capability, ensure quality, and promote a culture of continuous improvement in data and financial modelling. About you: We re looking for a highly capable and commercially minded Analyst with a More ❯

I'm working with an ambitious and community-focused housing organisation in Manchester that's at a key stage of growth and development. With a clear mission to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and affordable homes, they're now looking for a talented Business Planner to help drive forward their operational and strategic goals. It's a genuinely exciting time to … join. As a young and evolving organisation, there's real scope to shape the way things are done - building systems, processes and reporting frameworks that will support future growth and lasting community impact. The Role Reporting to the Directors, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating strategic planning, performance reporting and business improvement activity. This is a hands-on … and varied position where you'll help ensure the organisation stays on track to achieve its objectives. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the development, monitoring and delivery of the company's business plan Preparing and coordinating management reports, board papers and performance updates Gathering, analysing and interpreting data to support decision-making Assisting with forecasting, budgeting and resource planning Supporting risk More ❯

Michael Page Finance are supporting a PE-backed client based in York on their search for a Financial Controller to lead all financial operations and drive performance. Being the lead finance role in the business, you'll manage a small finance team, ensure accurate reporting, and partner with senior leaders to support strategic growth. This role offers real influence, variety … and the chance to shape the financial future of a successful, expanding business. Client Details Our client is a fast-growing, PE-backed organisation in York that operate within the tech space. The Financial Controller position will be the lead finance figure in the business and have significant visibility and influence on their continued growth leading into 2026. Description In … this Financial Controller role, you'll be expected to: Oversee financial operations, maintaining strong accounting controls, compliance, and timely monthly and annual reporting. Deliver accurate management accounts and KPIs each month, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights. Lead and develop a small finance team, providing direction, mentorship, and effective performance management. Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives More ❯

Sewell Wallis is working with an ambitious and fast-scaling technology company, based in South Yorkshire, that's making a real impact across infrastructure and environmental sectors. With a unique platform already gaining traction, the business is expanding into new markets and building out its service offering - all with a clear focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. As they enter … a new phase of growth, they're looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager, based in Sheffield, to help shape the financial strategy and support the leadership team. This is a newly created role with genuine scope - ideal for someone who thrives in agile environments and wants to be part of something transformative. This temporary role has the potential … to be made permanent. What will you be doing? Supporting financial operations across the business, ensuring processes and systems run smoothly Partnering with internal teams to enable effective project delivery and commercial decision-making Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Helping maintain clarity and control across reporting, compliance, and risk management Playing a role in shaping financial systems More ❯

open to Salford, Cardiff, Birmingham with required travel) Job Type: Contract (12 months) Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office Join our client, a national broadcasting corporations, Technology and Media Operations department as a PMO Manager, where you will play a crucial role in the Nexus Resource Scheduling programme. This initiative aims to centralise the resource scheduling systems across … all departments, ensuring a streamlined and efficient process. This position requires a candidate who can manage complex, multi-stream programme offices in a dynamic environment. Day-to-day of the role: Work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure the timely delivery of all workstreams within the Nexus Resource Scheduling programme. Oversee the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project progress … and proactively address any issues that arise. Engage in benefits management from strategy to realisation, ensuring clear communication and effective engagement plans are developed and implemented. Maintain strong control over project and programme finances, including budgeting and forecasting. Analyse business data, structuring and manipulating it to be meaningful for different audiences using advanced MS Office skills. Regular travel to London More ❯

Workday Adaptive Planning Manager - Manchester/Hybrid (Workday Adaptive Planning Manager, EPM Manager, Enterprise Performance Management, Workday Adaptive, Adaptive Planning, Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Finance, Workday Adaptive Planning Manager, EPM Manager) Our client is a global innovator and world leader with one of the most recognisable names within technology. They are looking for an experienced Workday Adaptive Planning Manager with significant … experience leading and supporting Workday Adaptive Planning implementations including, planning, architecting, designing, building, and testing models/reports in Workday Adaptive Finance functional area. You will be tasked with leading the delivery of high-impact planning and forecasting solutions for their clients, helping them achieve successful EPM implementations. We are seeking a Workday Adaptive Planning Manager capable of leading Workday … Adaptive Planning implementations, with exceptional client delivery/consulting skills and who can drive business development, contribute to people development and help to promote and grow the company's EPM practice both internally and externally. The successful candidate will have strong application knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning technology and data implementation, possess excellent stakeholder management skills and the knowledge/ More ❯

Data/Finance Analyst Manchester - Hybrid £45,000 - £55,000 This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly systems-driven and analytically minded. Beyond consolidating information, you will be expected to translate complex data into clear, compelling insight - telling a story that drives meaningful action. You will lead analytical support to optimise personnel and operational expenditure (c.£140m … owning end-to-end reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Through robust MI and strong stakeholder engagement, you will enable cost control and informed decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Data & Reporting Act as the primary contact for personnel MI, transforming high-volume data into actionable insight. Deliver accurate weekly and monthly reporting, including store contribution analysis. Ensure data integrity … adherence to governance, and resolution of data issues. Respond promptly to ad-hoc stakeholder requests. Business Partnering Work closely with finance and operations leaders to interpret and challenge monthly performance. Build strong relationships across teams to support decision-making and continuous improvement. Budgeting & Forecasting Support preparation of personnel budgets and forecasts. Maintain and enhance resource planning models, collaborating with internal More ❯

experience within FinOps. Skills/experience needed: Demonstrated expertise in finance, cloud operations, or cost optimisation within technology-driven environments. Hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure, along with FinOps tools such as CloudHealth, Cloudability, or native cost management solutions. Strong analytical capabilities, with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI is a plus. Skilled … in managing integration and migration initiatives across cloud and financial systems. Solid understanding of financial planning principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and modelling for both OPEX and CAPEX. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively translate financial insights for technical stakeholders and vice versa. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note … information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to More ❯

team delivering projects within the United Utilities AMP 8 framework. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full commercial management of civils projects, ensuring cost control, contract compliance, and value optimisation throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires close collaboration with design, construction, and supply chain teams to manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration, payment applications, and final account settlements. … You will lead on risk and change management, provide accurate forecasting and reporting, and support the delivery of projects on time and within budget. The role demands strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining compliance with NEC contracts and industry standards. Skills: Extensive experience in civil engineering quantity surveying within utilities frameworks … Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and contract administration Commercial management including cost control, forecasting, and budget monitoring Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and management Preparation and agreement of valuations, payment applications, and final accounts Risk and change management expertise Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Ability to lead and mentor junior commercial staff Proficient in contract compliance and commercial More ❯

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Our technology organization is transforming … how we work at Smurfit Westrock. We align with our businesses to deliver innovative solutions that: Address specific business challenges, integrate processes, and create great experiences Connect our work to shared goals that propel Smurfit Westrock forward in the Digital Age Imagine how technology can advance the way we work by using disruptive technology We are looking for forward-thinking … technologists who can accelerate our focus areas, such as building stronger foundational technology capabilities, reducing complexity, employing digital transformation concepts, and leveraging disruptive technology. The opportunity: Smurfit Westrock's Program & Project Delivery (PPD) team brings together passionate IT Infrastructure & Service professionals who design, implement, and support the critical systems, platforms, and services powering a 24x7 global enterprise. From advanced automation More ❯

We're on an exciting international growth journey, and you'll play a vital role in supporting and driving our business growth by contributing your commercial expertise and strategic skills to our Client Services Team. What you'll be working on The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand client challenges, delivering innovative mobile solutions, and driving account growth through … strategic planning, market research, and effective relationship management. You'll also take commercial responsibility for account targets, mentor junior team members, and serve as a dependable escalation point while managing client expectations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the challenges faced by clients and the broader market they operate in, and work together to support the delivery of innovative mobile … solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Build and nurture client relationships with senior stakeholders in a thoughtful and respectful manner. Identify growth opportunities and proactively strategise, executing initiatives independently for key accounts, utilising market research, budget forecasting, and account planning techniques. Take commercial responsibility for meeting account targets related to assigned projects. Create and deliver pitches to C-suite stakeholders, helping More ❯

PMO Senior Portfolio Analyst Location - Remote, with travel to the Manchester or London office once per monthSalary - Competitive Are you passionate about driving value through data, insight and strategic portfolio management We are looking for a PMO Senior Portfolio Analyst to join our Strategic Change team in a key role supporting business transformation through intelligent portfolio analysis, planning and reporting. … play a vital part in enabling informed decision making across our change portfolio. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will maintain the single source of truth for all project and portfolio information, providing insight, challenge and assurance to ensure initiatives deliver against strategic goals.You will be the go to person for turning complex data into meaningful portfolio insights, supporting investment … optimisation and ensuring robust governance across all programmes and projects. What You Will Do • Maintain accurate portfolio data including status, costs, plans and resources, providing clear visibility to stakeholders• Analyse and report on portfolio KPIs, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvement• Provide assurance on project and programme data to confirm progress towards strategic objectives and benefits• Support capacity planning More ❯

Cloud Project Manager - £70,000 ESSENTIAL - Come from an MSP background!!! Key Skills Ensure smooth project lifecycle by working closely with other key leaders including Sales, Presales, Consultancy and Engineering. Ability to bring teams together and adopt ‘one team’ mentality Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Team Leads, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators. Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio … management, and resource planning. Demonstrable track record of managing IT Projects and programs across broad technology stack including Cloud, Infrastructure, Azure, M365, Data etc Able to work on bid and tender processes, including pre-sales engagement. Review sales bids ensuring accurate/realistic project delivery days are given Review, track and report on project budgets, forecasts, and profitability. Duties and … Responsibilities Data driven analysis and reviews on customers, team and get team on board with the importance of being data driven Promote professional growth to teams across Project Management, ensuring high performance and driving staff satisfaction Build plans for career development and succession planning – always giving your team something to strive for Strive for perfection across team, aiming to complete More ❯

Cloud Project Manager - £70,000 ESSENTIAL - Come from an MSP background!!! Key Skills Ensure smooth project lifecycle by working closely with other key leaders including Sales, Presales, Consultancy and Engineering. Ability to bring teams together and adopt ‘one team’ mentality Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Team Leads, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators. Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio … management, and resource planning. Demonstrable track record of managing IT Projects and programs across broad technology stack including Cloud, Infrastructure, Azure, M365, Data etc Able to work on bid and tender processes, including pre-sales engagement. Review sales bids ensuring accurate/realistic project delivery days are given Review, track and report on project budgets, forecasts, and profitability. Duties and … Responsibilities Data driven analysis and reviews on customers, team and get team on board with the importance of being data driven Promote professional growth to teams across Project Management, ensuring high performance and driving staff satisfaction Build plans for career development and succession planning – always giving your team something to strive for Strive for perfection across team, aiming to complete More ❯

Manchester City Center/2 Days in office circa £90,000 plus bens Otto James Consulting is retained in a search and selection process, with one of our longstanding tech partners, as we look to recruit a newly created position of Divisional Financial Controller.Our partner is an international Tech.org with operations across Europe, Asia and North America, and a Head … AIM listed, acquisitive, £175million turnover organisation with a growing footprint across the .com sector. Our client is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, driven by both organic performance and a robust M&A pipeline. With strong private backing and a clear strategy, 2025 has been a stellar year and 2026 looks to another of double-digit growth. The Role … As Financial Controller, you will spearhead commercial insight and support across your area. You will work directly with the CFO to drive M&A activity from financial due diligence to post-deal integration and performance.Key deliverables: Manage and coordinate reporting processes for the group to meet agreed deadlines including: statutory accounts, monthly flash result, monthly management accounts, cost control, profit More ❯

days a week, can be flexible on days); We will consider full-time applications for the right candidate We are one of the UK s fastest-growing telecoms and IT MSP s based in Sheffield city centre. The Role As a Company Accountant, you will support the growth of our business in the UK and will become a key part … of the ongoing success of Amvia. You ll be working with customers such as eharmony, HBO, Sodastream, Roomzzz, La Marzocco and more. Amvia has a tight solutions portfolio, including business grade Internet, VoIP and Teams telephony, Mobiles and Cyber Security, and managed IT/networks Amvia is an exceptional group of professionals, delivering exceptional services and support to exceptional clients … of all sizes. We require exceptional people to continue this mission. About You Required: Familiarity with Xero. 3+ years of experience in an accounting role. Attention to detail and organisation skills. Communication skills strong written English. Familiarity with MS365 and associated programmes (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint etc.). Desired: Financial qualifications (CIMA/ACCA) or qualified by experience. Management experience. More ❯

days a week, can be flexible on days); They will consider full-time applications for the right candidate Our client is one of the UK's fastest-growing telecoms and IT MSP's based in Sheffield city centre. The Role As a Company Accountant, you will support the growth of their business in the UK and will become a key … part of the ongoing success of the company. You'll be working with customers such as eharmony, HBO, Sodastream, Roomzzz, La Marzocco and more. Our client has a tight solutions portfolio, including business grade Internet, VoIP and Teams telephony, Mobiles and Cyber Security, and managed IT/networks Our client is an exceptional group of professionals, delivering exceptional services and … clients of all sizes. They require exceptional people to continue this mission. About You Required: Familiarity with Xero. 3+ years of experience in an accounting role. Attention to detail and organisation skills. Communication skills – strong written English. Familiarity with MS365 and associated programmes (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint etc.). Desired: Financial qualifications (CIMA/ACCA) or qualified by experience. Management More ❯