IT Project Reporting / Project Accounting Lead

IT Project Reporting / Project Accounting Lead
Vice President level
Banking
Central London (Hybrid)
Salary + package TBC

We're hiring on behalf of an international bank (a client we've partnered with for 15+ years) 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'll also 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.

Keywords: Project reporting, project accounting, technology portfolio, VP, banking, Project Management Office

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