DEPARTMENT: Finance
STATUS: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week, Permanent
SALARY: Competitive, based on experience
LOCATION: Manchester, Hybrid (applicants should be based in or willing to relocate to the Manchester area) SCOPE: Global role with international exposure
THE POSITION
We’re searching for a Project Analyst to join us at an exciting stage of our growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful consultancy work, help shape client outcomes, and play an important part in the continued development of our services. In this role, you will support a group project portfolio, working across a globally connected business with international exposure. You will have the chance to take ownership of meaningful work, collaborate with talented specialists, and make a genuine contribution to TNEI’s mission in the energy transition.
Whether you’re looking to step up into your next level of responsibility, develop your analytical skills, gain more exposure to commercial work, or broaden your experience across an international, group-wide portfolio, this role offers significant scope for growth. We understand that career journeys aren’t always linear; this opportunity may equally suit someone seeking a sideways move into a new team, discipline or environment where they can make a real difference and apply existing expertise in a fresh context. At TNEI, you’ll be supported to shape a career pathway that fits your goals while contributing to high-impact projects.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Review and analyse project profitability, identifying variances and providing insights to improve project financial performance across the group portfolio
- Oversee project setup, ensuring all projects are properly configured in financial systems with accurate cost codes and revenue allocations
- Support Finance and Project Systems and Process Transformation initiatives, helping to improve ways of working, data quality, reporting capability and system adoption
- Delivery of Order to Cash Reporting (Sales, Project Profitability, Credit Control Reports), providing accurate and timely financial data to support commercial decision-making across a group project portfolio
- Partner with commercial leads to support delivery against sales backlog and revenue forecasts, ensuring commercial objectives are aligned with financial realities
- Provide Support to the controller in partnering with commercial functions
Reporting Line:
This position reports to the Group Financial Controller.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements include:
- Experience with project accounting, project management systems, or project finance
- Proficiency with spreadsheet tools (Excel) and financial/project management systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience working in a consultancy, professional services, or commercial environment
Desirable requirements:
- Knowledge or experience within the energy sector (power, renewables, electricity networks)
- Knowledge of revenue forecasting, sales pipeline management, or commercial planning
- Experience of working with or supporting the implementation, optimisation or adoption of project accounting and resource planning systems
ABOUT TNEI
TNEI is a specialist, vibrant consulting company that has been at the forefront of providing expert technical advice to electricity network companies, renewable energy developers, regulators and funding institutions all over the world since it was established in 1999. By nurturing the top talent in the energy industry we’ve built a solid reputation of developing innovative solutions and solving complex problems associated with achieving net zero. We offer a fast-paced learning environment with excellent career development opportunities. Join us and become part of the net zero energy revolution.
TNEI staff at the heart of the business
TNEI is an Employee Ownership Trust meaning that the people who work in the business directly benefit from and influence the direction and future success of the company.
TNEI has always been proud of its inventive and collaborative culture. That culture is at the heart of its success and ensures innovative and novel approaches to supporting and helping solve challenges facing our client base. An Employee Ownership Trust embodies this company culture in which we all feel responsible for the business’ performance and success.
By remaining independent, the company is able to retain its culture and reputation and allow staff to feel even more connected to the company.
Find out what it’s like to be part of our team and visit ‘life at TNEI’ on our website’s careers page.
Here’s How We Take Care of You
- Work life balance: 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) & a day off to celebrate your birthday
- Flexible working: Hybrid, ‘flex’ your day around our core working hours & annual opportunity to work from ‘an alternative location’
- Career growth: Development opportunities & funded professional memberships
- Financial rewards: Discretional annual bonus scheme, employee ownership dividend & pension
- Wellbeing support: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, extensive life assurance & income protection
- Enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all of the moments that matter
- People & Community: Team socials & charity matching
How to apply
Please apply using the ‘Apply Now’ form on the Careers Page on our website, and upload your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are suitable for the role and any previous experience.
Closing date for applications: 15 June 2026
Successful candidates will be invited to interview on receipt of application. Therefore, if you are planning to apply, we recommend that you do so without delay.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
TNEI promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in a space where all are respected.
