IT Project Reporting / Project Accounting Lead

Vice President level • Banking • Central London (Hybrid) • Salary + package TBC

Overview

We're hiring on behalf of an international bank for a VP-level role in IT Portfolio Reporting & Project Accounting. This is a senior position within Technology, responsible for executive project reporting, financial oversight of IT investment projects, and governance committee packs. You will manage a small team (2 direct reports) and work closely with Finance, PMO and senior stakeholders (CIO, Portfolio Leads, EMEA Delivery Forum).

What you'll do

• Lead portfolio & project reporting and produce executive-level packs
• Oversee financial governance for technology projects (forecasting, accounting, and recharges)
• Drive improvements in data quality using Planview, Power BI and Excel
• Partner with Finance/PMO to ensure reporting accuracy & compliance

What we're looking for

• 8+ years in executive reporting, PMO or project financial governance
• Strong accounting knowledge (capital vs expense, budget/forecasting, cost control)
• Expertise with Planview / PPM tools, advanced Excel and Oracle / financial systems
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable presenting to senior leaders
• Prior Banking / Financial Services experience ideal.

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