Projects Investment Analyst

As a Projects Investment Analyst at lastminute.com, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Head of PMO in developing strategies and managing the project portfolio governance. You'll oversee the investment and budgeting processes for projects, develop valuable dashboards, and analyze project investments to drive informed business decisions. Additionally, engaging with various teams, including Finance, will be key to aligning financial strategies and improving reporting workflows.

To qualify for the Projects Investment Analyst position at lastminute.com, applicants should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, IT, or a related field. You should have a minimum of two years' experience in a PMO, Financial Planning, or Business Consulting role, and possess strong Excel and data management skills. An analytical mindset, robust problem-solving abilities, and fluency in English are essential, while additional language skills are a bonus.

lastminute.com offers a range of exciting benefits for Projects Investment Analysts, including a shortened workweek of 36 hours, flexible work hours, and the chance to work remotely from Spain. Employees enjoy a non-meeting Friday morning for personal growth and access to various training resources. There are also volunteering days, travel industry discounts, and support for significant life events, creating a supportive and inclusive working environment.

No, previous project management experience is not required for the Projects Investment Analyst position at lastminute.com. This role focuses on portfolio-level analysis and investment oversight rather than direct project management, allowing candidates with strong analytical and financial skills to excel in contributing to the company’s strategic initiatives.

The selection process for the Projects Investment Analyst role at lastminute.com includes an HR interview, followed by a first interview with a manager and a peer, during which soft skills and an Excel test are evaluated. Candidates will also complete an offline business case step, followed by a second interview with a peer and a final meeting with the Director. The process may vary slightly, but the recruiter will provide details when setting up the interview.

When prioritizing tasks as a Projects Investment Analyst, consider the urgency and impact of each task on strategic objectives. Utilize a tool like the Eisenhower Matrix to differentiate between what's immediate and important. Clearly communicate your priorities to your team and make adjustments based on stakeholder needs while maintaining a focus on long-term goals.

Describe a project where you analyzed an existing financial process and identified inefficiencies. Explain how you gathered data, proposed automation solutions, and worked with stakeholders to implement changes, ultimately demonstrating the measurable improvements in efficiency or accuracy that resulted from your efforts.

Talk about tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau. Explain how you’ve used these tools for data management, report generation, or creating dashboards to present insights to stakeholders. Be specific about your skills, such as data visualization techniques or formulas, to demonstrate your analytical prowess.

Emphasize your communication skills and ability to listen actively. Provide an example where you navigated a conflict by seeking to understand different perspectives, fostering open dialogue, and working collaboratively to reach a solution that satisfied all parties involved.

Discuss your structured approach to investment oversight, including assessing project proposals, monitoring ongoing investments, and evaluating financial performance. Highlight how you align financial strategies with organizational goals while consistently identifying opportunities for improvement.

Detail the steps you take to maintain accuracy in your financial reports, such as double-checking your calculations, validating data sources, and using standardized reporting formats. Describe how attention to detail and a systematic approach help mitigate errors in your analyses.

Share techniques like prioritization, effective time management, and setting realistic timelines. Discuss a past experience where you successfully met a challenging deadline by collaborating with your team, breaking tasks into manageable parts, and maintaining focused communication.

Outline a project where your analytical work directly contributed to strategic decisions. Discuss the data you analyzed, your findings, the recommendations you proposed, and the final outcomes—how your insights influenced company decisions successfully.

Explain your dedication to continuous learning through sources such as industry publications, conferences, webinars, or networking with peers. Mention how you apply new insights and trends back to your role as a Projects Investment Analyst to enhance your contributions.

Provide details about your previous experience with budgeting, including your role in creating or managing budgets. Discuss how you ensured alignment with project goals, monitored spending, and made adjustments as needed while collaborating with various teams to ensure financial resources were utilized effectively.