Portfolio Planning & Assurance Reporting Analyst

Company: Bank of England

Location: Leeds

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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As a Reporting Analyst in the Portfolio Planning & Assurance team you will be responsible for delivery of advanced analytics and reporting solutions that drive strategic business decision-making processes. You will have a strong technical expertise in data analysis, visualisation and data storytelling, as well as the ability to influence stakeholders through actionable insights.

You will shape and own our approach to measuring and tracking benefits and have a focus on ensuring that the benefits attributed with Portfolio Projects are articulated, achievable and tracked so that any risks related to their delivery can be identified and reported. Through this you will play a pivotal role in supporting prioritisation decisions and ensuring that we are delivering our strategic objectives.

You will also support the evolution of our analytics capabilities, working closely with Reporting Specialists and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact insights.

Primary Outcomes and Accountabilities:

Understand requirements: Work with all areas of the Portfolio Planning & Assurance team, and selected stakeholders, to gather and articulate reporting requirements and opportunities.
Report Creation: Develop and maintain dynamic dashboards, scorecards, and visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms. Ensure reporting is scalable, automated, and aligned with business needs. Develop and own monthly and quarterly Portfolio Planning and Reporting activities.
Benefits Quantification & Forecasting: Collaborate with Finance and project teams to model and validate the financial and non-financial benefits of initiatives. Apply scenario analysis and forecasting techniques to assess impact and feasibility.
Data Analysis: Analyse portfolio and benefits data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions.
Data Management: Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of data used in reporting. Maintain accurate records related to the status of the project portfolio
Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders by translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives. Facilitate data-driven discussions that support strategic alignment and delivery assurance.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reporting processes, tools, and methodologies. Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in analytics and data science.
Compliance and Standards: Ensure all reports comply with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
Risk Management: Identify and raise potential risks associated with benefits realisation, proposing mitigation strategies where necessary
Financial Collaboration: Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial analysis and reporting of benefits.
Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with Reporting Specialists to build analytical capability across the team. Share knowledge and mentor others in best practices for data analysis and visualisation.
Reporting & Analytics: Experience in report creation and data analysis using tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI.
Analytical Acumen: Experience of analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Data Storytelling: Proven ability to use data to craft compelling narratives that drive strategic conversations and influence outcomes.
Portfolio Management Knowledge: Understanding of portfolio management practices, including governance, prioritisation, resource optimisation, and benefits tracking.
Project & Portfolio Tools: Proficiency in project management software and tools with a deep understanding of how these support portfolio-level planning and assurance.
Knowledge of data visualisation, business intelligence, and portfolio reporting methodologies.
Experience using Planview and Oracle PPM tools
Background in portfolio management, PMO, or project reporting, ideally within a complex or regulated environment.

You will also support the evolution of our analytics capabilities, working closely with Reporting Specialists and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact insights.

Primary Outcomes and Accountabilities:

Understand requirements: Work with all areas of the Portfolio Planning & Assurance team, and selected stakeholders, to gather and articulate reporting requirements and opportunities.
Report Creation: Develop and maintain dynamic dashboards, scorecards, and visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms. Ensure reporting is scalable, automated, and aligned with business needs. Develop and own monthly and quarterly Portfolio Planning and Reporting activities.
Benefits Quantification & Forecasting: Collaborate with Finance and project teams to model and validate the financial and non-financial benefits of initiatives. Apply scenario analysis and forecasting techniques to assess impact and feasibility.
Data Analysis: Analyse portfolio and benefits data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions.
Data Management: Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of data used in reporting. Maintain accurate records related to the status of the project portfolio
Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders by translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives. Facilitate data-driven discussions that support strategic alignment and delivery assurance.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reporting processes, tools, and methodologies. Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in analytics and data science.
Compliance and Standards: Ensure all reports comply with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
Risk Management: Identify and raise potential risks associated with benefits realisation, proposing mitigation strategies where necessary
Financial Collaboration: Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial analysis and reporting of benefits.
Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with Reporting Specialists to build analytical capability across the team. Share knowledge and mentor others in best practices for data analysis and visualisation.

Minimum Criteria

Reporting & Analytics: Experience in report creation and data analysis using tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI.
Analytical Acumen: Experience of analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Data Storytelling: Proven ability to use data to craft compelling narratives that drive strategic conversations and influence outcomes.
Portfolio Management Knowledge: Understanding of portfolio management practices, including governance, prioritisation, resource optimisation, and benefits tracking.

Essential Criteria

Project & Portfolio Tools: Proficiency in project management software and tools with a deep understanding of how these support portfolio-level planning and assurance.
Knowledge of data visualisation, business intelligence, and portfolio reporting methodologies.

Desirable Criteria

Experience using Planview and Oracle PPM tools
Background in portfolio management, PMO, or project reporting, ideally within a complex or regulated environment.

Our Approach to Inclusion
The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.

At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public.

We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed.

For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.

Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application.

Salary and Benefits Information
We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate.

Salary details:
Leeds circa £44,080 - £49,500
London circa £48,960 - £55,000

In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
Private medical insurance and income protection.

National Security Vetting Process
Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice.

The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis.

The Application Process
Important: Please ensure that you complete the 'work history' section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It's therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process.

The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages.

This role closes on 2nd Sept

Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.

Desired Skills and Experience

Reporting & Analytics: Experience in report creation and data analysis using tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI.
Analytical Acumen: Experience of analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Data Storytelling: Proven ability to use data to craft compelling narratives that drive strategic conversations and influence outcomes.
Portfolio Management Knowledge: Understanding of portfolio management practices, including governance, prioritisation, resource optimisation, and benefits tracking.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Analyst, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

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