Financial Analyst

Project Cost & Reporting Analyst (Inside IR35 Contract) 📍 Location: Remote (with optional onsite working from the Newcastle office) 🏠 Working Pattern: Remote / Onsite 💷 Rate: £145.87 per day 📄 Contract Status: Inside IR35 ⏱ Hours: 7.5 hours per day | 37.5 hours per week ➕ Overtime: Not applicable ✅ Additional Compliance Checks: None required The Role We are seeking a detail‑driven Project Cost & Reporting Analyst to support project and service performance through accurate financial control, forecasting, and reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial compliance while providing clear, actionable insights to project and service managers. You'll work closely with stakeholders to monitor budgets, track costs, identify variances, and support informed decision‑making across projects and services. Key Responsibilities / Deliverables Deliver accurate budget tracking, forecasting, and monthly cost reporting Monitor and control cost centres to ensure financial accuracy and compliance Track and manage purchase orders, invoices, and cost allocations Identify and explain cost deviations and financial risks Produce clear, concise financial insights for project and service managers Support effective financial governance across projects and services Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in cost control, budget management, or financial reporting Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Advanced Microsoft Excel capability (data analysis, reporting, forecasting) Experience working with cost centres and financial tracking High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders Why Apply? Flexible remote‑first working with optional office access Competitive inside‑IR35 day rate Opportunity to support meaningful projects with strong stakeholder exposure Clear scope, stable working hours, and no additional compliance hurdles Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants