Program Cost and Data Analyst

Gleave Partnership is a premier multi-disciplinary consultancy providing high-impact cost management, project management, health & safety, and design services. We are known for supporting major clients through complex, fast-paced, and high-volume national programmes.

We are currently looking for a Program Cost Analyst to join our team in Northwich in Chesire.

The Program Cost Analyst supports the program by consolidating, validating, and reporting financial and cost data across multiple projects. The role focuses on maintaining accurate program-level cost information and enabling program leadership to understand overall financial performance.

The position does not manage project budgets but ensures consistent, high-quality cost reporting across the program.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Data Management

• Compile cost data from individual project reports into consolidated program views

• Maintain accurate and structured cost datasets across the program portfolio

• Ensure consistency in cost categories, reporting structures, and financial metrics

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce consolidated cost reports for program leadership

• Track cost trends, variances, and financial performance across projects

• Support development of dashboards and program financial summaries

Data Quality & Governance

• Validate data received from project teams

• Identify inconsistencies or gaps in reporting

• Maintain program cost reporting standards and templates

Taking ownership of continuous process improvement

Stakeholder Support

• Work with project cost managers to collect reporting inputs

• Support client and internal teams with financial insights and reporting requests

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Key Skills

• Strong data management and analytical skills

• Advanced Excel / data analysis capability

• Experience consolidating data across multiple projects

• Strong attention to detail and data validation

• Ability to communicate insights from financial data