Project Analyst
About Beeks
Beeks Group is a leading managed cloud provider exclusively within financial markets. Our Infrastructure-as-a-Service model is optimised for low-latency private cloud compute, connectivity and analytics, providing the flexibility to deploy and connect to exchanges, trading venues and public cloud for a true hybrid cloud experience.
Founded in 2011, Beeks Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BKS) and has enjoyed continued growth each year. Beeks Group now employs over 100 team members across the globe and have an international network of over thirty data centres.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Analyst to join us at our unique Head Office in Renfrew which includes our state-of-the-art gym with weekly circuit training, a personal trainer and yoga classes as well as the Beeks Bar or weekly masseuse to help you unwind!
About the Role
The Project Analyst will play a pivotal role in driving delivery excellence across Beeks’ project & service delivery portfolio. This individual will use analytical insight and proactive problem-solving to ensure effective governance, visible risks, and data-driven decisions. The successful candidate will be forward-thinking, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where precision, accountability, and continuous improvement are key.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure and seeks smarter, faster, better ways of working. You’ll play a key role in ensuring visibility, consistency, and control across our programmes, while helping shape the evolution of our projects team into a more data-driven, insight-led function.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to agreed project management standards, frameworks, and methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, hybrid).
- Maintain accurate, auditable project documentation.
- Act as quality gatekeeper for project artefacts.
- Promote governance awareness and accountability across delivery teams.
Reporting and Performance Insight
- Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reports for all stakeholder levels.
- Analyse trends in delivery, financials, and resources to identify risks and improvement areas.
- Lead automation and data visualisation enhancements to strengthen decision-making.
- Translate data into actionable insights supporting planning and prioritisation.
Project and Portfolio Support
- Partner with Project Managers to maintain delivery plans, RAID logs, and project controls.
- Support portfolio prioritisation, capacity, and resource forecasting.
- Coordinate project reviews, team meetings, and cross-functional updates.
- Maintain project management templates, guidance, and toolkits to standardise delivery.
- Mentor teams on the effective use of tools, templates, and governance.
Service Delivery Oversight
- Monitor service metrics and SLAs, ensuring smooth project-to-operations transitions.
- Work with Service Delivery teams to resolve issues and remove bottlenecks.
- Highlight risks and performance trends to support continuous improvement.
- Align project outputs with operational readiness to deliver long-term value.
Tools, Systems, and Data Management
- Administer and optimise project management tools (Jira, MS Project, SharePoint).
- Maintain version-controlled repositories for project documentation.
- Support automation and integration between project and business systems.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
- Enhance project delivery processes, templates, and workflows for efficiency and scalability.
- Capture and embed lessons learned across initiatives.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the projects team, evolving it toward a more strategic, data-driven, and insight-led function.
- Introduce innovative ideas in automation, reporting, and delivery practices.
Required Skills and Experience
- Analytical Expertise: Advanced Excel and data visualisation (e.g. Jira); able to turn complex data into actionable insights.
- Project Methodology: Knowledge of PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL, or hybrid frameworks.
- Project Tools: Proficient in Jira, MS Project, or similar platforms.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; confident engaging and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.
- Organisation: Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Service Orientation: Experience or interest in IT/service delivery; familiarity with ITSM/ITIL advantageous.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and driving process improvements.
- Resilience: Works well under pressure, maintains accuracy, and delivers results through persistence and problem-solving.
Desirable Attributes
- Experience developing or improving portfolio reporting dashboards.
- Familiarity with financial forecasting, cost tracking, or portfolio planning.
- Interest in FinTech, technology infrastructure, and automation.
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- A competitive salary.
- A unique and highly rewarding Share Options scheme.
- Highly competitive pension scheme.
- EV salary exchange scheme.
- Life assurance cover.
- Investment in Training.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Hybrid working.
- 33 days annual leave.
Recruitment Process
- 30 minute screening call.
- ~1hr interview.
- Offer issued and start date agreed.
- Locations
- Glasgow Office
Glasgow Office
Employee Benefits
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A unique and rewarding share options scheme
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Flexible work schedule
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Private healthcare (including dental)
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Group life cover (4 x salary)
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Company salary exchange pension scheme
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Generous training budget
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Employee referral scheme
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Onsite gym with PT and yoga sessions weekly
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Weekly massages
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EV Scheme
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33 days of annual leave plus a paid day off for your birthday
About Beeks Group
Beeks Group is a leading managed cloud provider exclusively within the agile and fast-moving financial services and capital markets sector.
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