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Technet IT Recruitment Limited
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire
IT Portfolio Financial Accountant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £40,000 per annum |
Overview
This is the opportunity to work with a globally leading bank. This PPM Portfolio Financial Accountant will report into the Global Portfolio Finance Manager and will support the ITID Change Portfolio working across a wide range of programmes in the management and analysis of data, process and governance pertaining to financials. What you will be doing; Drive delivery and quality of financial management, across regions and entities of responsibility to meet set timelines. Support the monthly forecasting cycle, acting as an SME to portfolios and provide advice and guidance as needed. Compile reports and provides first-line commentary and analysis of variances and drivers. Actively seek to minimise variances across the portfolio and drive accurate forecasting by regular communication with portfolio and project leads. Ensure that all periodic (eg monthly, quarterly, annual) reporting for the team meets set deadlines. Support the implementation of changes in financial processes and controls Influence key financial stakeholders to drive efficiencies and effective utilisation of funds across regions and entities. Support the annual budgeting process as required Support portfolio and global governance forums in its effective resource management and utilisation Lead and participate in financial governance groups and collaborate with stakeholders on financial planning and resource risks, issues and opportunities Actively encourage collaboration across various stakeholders from a demand, resourcing and financial perspective. What you will bring to the role; To be successful in this role you should have proven experience within the Technology sector with knowledge of the following skills: Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA), qualified AAT or accounting education at degree level with full understanding of accounting policies, forecasting of Cash and P&L, capitalisation processes and accruals/prepayments. Be able to communicate finance in a simple manner to non-finance people. Proven experience of managing monthly forecasting of $50M in an IT department of a large, global corporation. Excellent stakeholder management. Knowledge of process improvement. Excellent understanding of common project management terms and concepts Self-starter, dedicated and a team player. Organised and structured way of working. Ideally Banking experience.