51 Executive Vice President jobs in London
Head of Strategic Planning
London, London
Freshminds
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Freshminds has partnered with a leading FTSE 250 transport company who are looking to hire an impressive Strategic Network Planner to their team. Working closely with the Head of Network and CFO, you will be responsible for driving commerical and operational growth in their transport schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on strategy and compliance across the network
- Use data driven insights to optimise on operational efficiency
- Align with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional excellence
Requirements:
- c.5 years Big 4 experience
- Astute analytical experience
- Interest / experience in transport and logistics desirable
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VP/AVP, Strategic Planning
London, London
MUFG
Posted 6 days ago
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**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
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Director of Strategic Planning
SW1A 0AA London, London
£100000 Annually
WhatJobs
Posted 4 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Director of Strategic Planning to lead critical planning initiatives from their prestigious office in London, England, UK . This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the organization's long-term vision and growth strategies. You will work closely with executive leadership to identify market opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and develop actionable plans to achieve business objectives. This role demands exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and the ability to influence and inspire across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, communicate, and implement the organization's long-term strategic plan.
- Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.
- Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats impacting the industry.
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and roadmaps.
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure alignment of departmental strategies with the overall corporate strategy.
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress against strategic goals.
- Lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of strategic projects.
- Prepare and present strategic recommendations and progress reports to the executive team and board of directors.
- Facilitate strategic planning workshops and meetings.
- Monitor the competitive landscape and provide insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Drive innovation and identify new avenues for growth and market expansion.
- Manage external consultants and research partners as needed.
- Foster a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or management consulting.
- Proven track record of developing and successfully implementing complex strategic plans.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of business models.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in market analysis, competitive intelligence, and forecasting.
- Proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
- Experience in stakeholder management and facilitating group discussions.
- Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and drive change.
- Experience in (Specific industry, e.g., technology, finance, retail) is highly advantageous.
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Head of Strategic Planning
London, London
Freshminds
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Job Description
Freshminds has partnered with a leading FTSE 250 transport company who are looking to hire an impressive Strategic Network Planner to their team. Working closely with the Head of Network and CFO, you will be responsible for driving commerical and operational growth in their transport schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on strategy and compliance across the network
- Use data driven insights to optimise on operational efficiency
- Align with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional excellence
Requirements:
- c.5 years Big 4 experience
- Astute analytical experience
- Interest / experience in transport and logistics desirable
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Practice Area Senior Coordinator - Strategic Planning
London, London
Boston Consulting Group
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*Locations*: London | München
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
#LI-ES3
What You'll Do
BCG’s Global Practices Operations Team plays a critical role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction across its 20 industry and functional business units. As a Practice Area Senior Coordinator you will be part of the team led by the Chief Operating Officer (COO), working closely with the Strategic Development Senior Director and Senior Manager to drive strategic planning, operational enhancements, and financial oversight. This role offers broad exposure to cross-Practice Area operations, placing you at the center of high-impact initiatives that shape BCG’s global strategy. You will leverage financial expertise, data-driven insights, strategic problem-solving, and project management skills to optimize operational efficiency.
Key Initiatives Led by the Strategic Development Operations Team
* BCG‘s Innovation Fund & Investment Oversight: Manage BCG’s Innovation Fund, the firm’s internal investment vehicle for R&D and IP development. Oversee investment allocations, track impact, and provide financial planning and strategic insights to assess ROI across all Practice Areas (PAs). Prepare executive presentations for the Investment Committee, Operations Committee, and key leadership meetings.
* Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead budgeting and financial planning for Global and Regional Practice Area Meetings, collaborating with PA Finance to ensure alignment and efficiency. Additionally, lead Carbon Emission budgeting and planning, driving strategies to support BCG’s Net-Zero commitments for 2030 & 2050.
* Performance Management & KPI Development: Work with the Performance Management team to define operational and financial metrics, establish new KPIs, and support strategic planning, cash investment decisions, and carbon budgeting. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance performance tracking and optimization across Practice Areas.
* Product Ownership of PAAF (PA Affiliation Tool): Serve as the product owner for BCG’s PAAF tool, the single source of truth (SSoT) for tracking expertise and affiliation of all BCG staff across 20 PAs globally. This highly visible tool is crucial for Finance, HR, Marketing, and other core business functions, supporting strategic workforce planning and operational decision-making.
* Bridging Operational and Strategic Agendas: Support the evolution of BCG’s operating model, driving strategic planning, budget optimization, and investment decisions. Work across change management initiatives to enhance efficiency, business transformation, and long-term impact
You’re Good At
Successful candidates will feel comfortable operating across intersections of BCG’s matrix organization, demonstrating a high degree of ownership and a ‘can-do’ attitude. They should have strong relationship-building and project management skills, the ability to see the big picture while managing details, and the adaptability to navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities. A proactive mindset and willingness to lean in to support teams and projects when needed are essential.
* Strategic Thinking & Analysis: Solving complex problems, driving data-driven financial planning and performance management, and contributing to BCG’s short-term and long-term strategic direction.
* Project & Stakeholder Management: Managing multiple priorities across cross-functional teams.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging analytics to define new and refine existing KPIs for investment strategies and business planning.
* Communication & Influence: Engaging senior leadership with clear and compelling insights.
* Global Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate with various teams and individuals, with different level of seniority in different geographies and with different background; be able to communicate with senior leaders and be a connection point for the community
What You'll Bring
* 4-6 years of experience in consulting, strategy and operations, project management, or data & analytics.
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize, operate effectively in a matrix organization and a fast-paced environment, proactively manage expectations
* Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic planning.
* Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, BI Tools (Tableau, Power BI); familiarity with collaboration platforms (Slack, Trello, MS Teams).
* Experience working in global/virtual teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
* Autonomous self starter attitude with drive and energy to drive projects independently
* Excellent written and oral English skills is a must
Who You'll Work With
The Global Practices Strategic Development Senior Director with a particularly close daily working relation to the Practice Area Operations Senior Manager. There will also be regular interactions with the PA Chief Operations Officer, Practice Area Leaders, the Global Practice Management (Senior/Executive) Directors, and other business unit leaders across the function.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
#LI-ES3
What You'll Do
BCG’s Global Practices Operations Team plays a critical role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction across its 20 industry and functional business units. As a Practice Area Senior Coordinator you will be part of the team led by the Chief Operating Officer (COO), working closely with the Strategic Development Senior Director and Senior Manager to drive strategic planning, operational enhancements, and financial oversight. This role offers broad exposure to cross-Practice Area operations, placing you at the center of high-impact initiatives that shape BCG’s global strategy. You will leverage financial expertise, data-driven insights, strategic problem-solving, and project management skills to optimize operational efficiency.
Key Initiatives Led by the Strategic Development Operations Team
* BCG‘s Innovation Fund & Investment Oversight: Manage BCG’s Innovation Fund, the firm’s internal investment vehicle for R&D and IP development. Oversee investment allocations, track impact, and provide financial planning and strategic insights to assess ROI across all Practice Areas (PAs). Prepare executive presentations for the Investment Committee, Operations Committee, and key leadership meetings.
* Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead budgeting and financial planning for Global and Regional Practice Area Meetings, collaborating with PA Finance to ensure alignment and efficiency. Additionally, lead Carbon Emission budgeting and planning, driving strategies to support BCG’s Net-Zero commitments for 2030 & 2050.
* Performance Management & KPI Development: Work with the Performance Management team to define operational and financial metrics, establish new KPIs, and support strategic planning, cash investment decisions, and carbon budgeting. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance performance tracking and optimization across Practice Areas.
* Product Ownership of PAAF (PA Affiliation Tool): Serve as the product owner for BCG’s PAAF tool, the single source of truth (SSoT) for tracking expertise and affiliation of all BCG staff across 20 PAs globally. This highly visible tool is crucial for Finance, HR, Marketing, and other core business functions, supporting strategic workforce planning and operational decision-making.
* Bridging Operational and Strategic Agendas: Support the evolution of BCG’s operating model, driving strategic planning, budget optimization, and investment decisions. Work across change management initiatives to enhance efficiency, business transformation, and long-term impact
You’re Good At
Successful candidates will feel comfortable operating across intersections of BCG’s matrix organization, demonstrating a high degree of ownership and a ‘can-do’ attitude. They should have strong relationship-building and project management skills, the ability to see the big picture while managing details, and the adaptability to navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities. A proactive mindset and willingness to lean in to support teams and projects when needed are essential.
* Strategic Thinking & Analysis: Solving complex problems, driving data-driven financial planning and performance management, and contributing to BCG’s short-term and long-term strategic direction.
* Project & Stakeholder Management: Managing multiple priorities across cross-functional teams.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging analytics to define new and refine existing KPIs for investment strategies and business planning.
* Communication & Influence: Engaging senior leadership with clear and compelling insights.
* Global Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate with various teams and individuals, with different level of seniority in different geographies and with different background; be able to communicate with senior leaders and be a connection point for the community
What You'll Bring
* 4-6 years of experience in consulting, strategy and operations, project management, or data & analytics.
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize, operate effectively in a matrix organization and a fast-paced environment, proactively manage expectations
* Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic planning.
* Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, BI Tools (Tableau, Power BI); familiarity with collaboration platforms (Slack, Trello, MS Teams).
* Experience working in global/virtual teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
* Autonomous self starter attitude with drive and energy to drive projects independently
* Excellent written and oral English skills is a must
Who You'll Work With
The Global Practices Strategic Development Senior Director with a particularly close daily working relation to the Practice Area Operations Senior Manager. There will also be regular interactions with the PA Chief Operations Officer, Practice Area Leaders, the Global Practice Management (Senior/Executive) Directors, and other business unit leaders across the function.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.
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Director of Strategic Planning & Business Development
SW1A 0 London, London
£100000 Annually
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Posted 13 days ago
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Our client, a prominent global entity operating within a competitive market, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of Strategic Planning & Business Development to be based in **London, England, UK**. This pivotal leadership role demands a seasoned professional with a proven track record in formulating and executing long-term strategic initiatives and driving significant business growth through development opportunities. You will be responsible for market analysis, identifying strategic partnerships, evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions, and developing robust business cases to support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical prowess, strategic foresight, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams towards achieving ambitious corporate goals.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine the company's overall corporate strategy, including long-term vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting to identify new growth opportunities and potential threats.
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities.
- Develop detailed business plans, financial models, and strategic proposals to support new initiatives and investments.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership across all departments (Finance, Operations, Marketing, R&D) to ensure strategic alignment and effective implementation.
- Drive the development of strategic initiatives from concept through to execution, monitoring progress and adapting plans as needed.
- Manage the company's strategic planning process, including annual strategic reviews and planning cycles.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with potential partners, investors, and key industry stakeholders.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to business units to foster innovation and competitive advantage.
- Prepare and present strategic recommendations and performance reports to the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
- Oversee due diligence processes for potential acquisitions and partnerships.
- Ensure that the company's strategy is effectively communicated throughout the organization.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing strategy and business development team.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business, Finance, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting, with a focus on growth-stage companies or major market players.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing successful corporate strategies and executing complex M&A transactions or strategic partnerships.
- Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills.
- Strong understanding of various industries and business models.
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to influence senior executives and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams in a complex, global environment.
- Proficiency in market analysis tools and strategic planning frameworks.
- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to execution.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
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Global Markets Digital Innovation and Strategy, Vice President/Executive Director
London, London
Nomura
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Job Title: Global Markets - Digital Innovation and Strategy
Corporate Title: Vice President/Executive Director
Department: Global Markets
Location: London
Department overview:
The Global Markets COO/CAO Team provides business management for the sales and trading desk across various aspects of the business, including strategic plans and initiatives, and client franchise growth.
Role Purpose:
Drive the adoption of emerging technologies, including distributed ledger and AI, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create new revenue opportunities across Global Markets. You will lead initiatives focusing on business growth, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions.
Role description:
The role will report into the GM Global Sales CAO, and will include the following responsibilities:
- Business Planning/Strategy :
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for digital enhancement and AI integration.
- Evaluate and recommend digital solutions to support new product launches and business expansion
- Assess build vs. buy decisions for digital tools and platforms
- Create business cases for strategic digital initiatives
- Drive innovation through strategic vendor partnerships and in-house development
- Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities
- Operational Efficiency
- Conduct process analysis to identify operational pain points and risks
- Design and implement digital solutions to streamline workflows
- Lead process optimization initiatives using AI and automation
- Liaison with Corporate
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as primary liaison between GM Sales and Corporate functions
- Partner with IT on technical implementation and architecture
- Manage stakeholder communication across all levels
- Drive project governance and oversight across functions
- Project Delivery:
- Lead end-to-end implementation of strategic initiatives, Manage project timelines, resources, and dependencies
Skills and Experience:
- Outstanding senior stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels
- Strong project management experience with proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in banking, fintech, or market infrastructure.
- Adaptable mindset with strong prioritization and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience in process optimization and change management
- Financial Markets experience and digital innovation knowledge, particularly in Gen AI applications, digital asset regulation, technical fluency
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Global Markets Digital Innovation and Strategy, Vice President/Executive Director
London, London
Nomura
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Job Description
Job Title: Global Markets - Digital Innovation and Strategy
Corporate Title: Vice President/Executive Director
Department: Global Markets
Location: London
Department overview:
The Global Markets COO/CAO Team provides business management for the sales and trading desk across various aspects of the business, including strategic plans and initiatives, and client franchise growth.
Role Purpose:
Drive the adoption of emerging technologies, including distributed ledger and AI, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create new revenue opportunities across Global Markets. You will lead initiatives focusing on business growth, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions.
Role description:
The role will report into the GM Global Sales CAO, and will include the following responsibilities:
- Business Planning/Strategy :
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for digital enhancement and AI integration.
- Evaluate and recommend digital solutions to support new product launches and business expansion
- Assess build vs. buy decisions for digital tools and platforms
- Create business cases for strategic digital initiatives
- Drive innovation through strategic vendor partnerships and in-house development
- Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities
- Operational Efficiency
- Conduct process analysis to identify operational pain points and risks
- Design and implement digital solutions to streamline workflows
- Lead process optimization initiatives using AI and automation
- Liaison with Corporate
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as primary liaison between GM Sales and Corporate functions
- Partner with IT on technical implementation and architecture
- Manage stakeholder communication across all levels
- Drive project governance and oversight across functions
- Project Delivery:
- Lead end-to-end implementation of strategic initiatives, Manage project timelines, resources, and dependencies
Skills and Experience:
- Outstanding senior stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels
- Strong project management experience with proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in banking, fintech, or market infrastructure.
- Adaptable mindset with strong prioritization and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience in process optimization and change management
- Financial Markets experience and digital innovation knowledge, particularly in Gen AI applications, digital asset regulation, technical fluency
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Head of Strategic Operations & Planning
London EC2N 2DY London, London
£100000 Annually
WhatJobs
Posted 19 days ago
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Job Description
Our client, a prominent global consultancy firm, is seeking an exceptional Head of Strategic Operations & Planning to lead their remote-based strategic initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving organizational growth and efficiency through visionary planning and execution. You will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term strategic plans, optimizing operational frameworks, and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious business goals. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK, requiring outstanding leadership and analytical capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and articulate the company's strategic vision and long-term operational plans.
- Lead the annual strategic planning and budgeting process across all departments.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and potential risks.
- Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance management frameworks to track progress.
- Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes, resource allocation, and organizational structure.
- Provide strategic guidance and counsel to senior leadership and executive teams.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization.
- Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.
- Manage strategic projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for the board of directors and other stakeholders.
- MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic planning, operations management, or management consulting, preferably within a global organization.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing complex strategic initiatives.
- Strong understanding of business strategy, financial modeling, market analysis, and operational best practices.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving change in a remote or distributed environment.
- Proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and results-oriented work environment.
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Vice President, Bank IT Project Executive Reporting & Project Accounting Lead
London, London
MUFG
Posted 6 days ago
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**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with around 3,000 offices in more than 50 markets. The Group has over 180,000 employees, and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.
MUFG aims to be the world's most trusted financial group through close collaboration among its operating companies, and to respond to all of the financial needs of its clients, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com.
The Project Governance IT Planning, Reporting & Administration team are part of the Technology department. The Head of IT Planning, Reporting & Administration is accountable for the planning and delivery of MUFG Bank London Branch's portfolio of systems investment projects and consists of funding assigned to Bank London Branch provided by multiple MUFG Bank Head Office global business units.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
2
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
Reporting into the Head of Project Governance, support the Head of IT Planning, Reporting & Administration team to:
**O** **wn** **and drive portfolio and project reporting** e.g. through the creation of the monthly portfolio reporting pack from updates made by Portfolio and project managers in Planview; creation of minutes and MI tailored for the target audience. **Oversee correct accounting practices for MUFG Bank projects** and delivery of key year / month end deliverables. Engage with IT Planning, Reporting & Administration; Central PMO; EMEA Region Executive Reporting; and Bank Head Office GITD teams to ensure investment portfolios are managed and overseen in a consistent manner. Key to this will be the usage / data quality of the "golden source" PPM toolset; as well as good working relationships with other centralised functions in Technology and Central PMO (e.g. Technology management team, Delivery Assurance, Portfolio Resource Management) Line manage 2 direct reports
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Own & Drive Portfolio & Project Reporting:**
+ Maintain the MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee Terms of Reference ensuring the standard agenda aligns to overall governance requirements by consulting with Central PMO who support the EMEA Delivery Forum (EDF) and own the Project Delivery Lifecycle (PDLC) standards. Ensure there is an annual refresh; and interim updates maintained when key members move / join or when the scope of membership changes.
+ Define and maintain the annual calendar for MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee, ensuring dates are confirmed and invites issued to meet quorum requirements in the Terms of Reference. Ensure the MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee dates are published & maintained on the central calendar.
+ Work with the Head of Project Governance to define the agenda of each MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee forum aligning it to the Project Governance IT Planning, Reporting & Administration annual calendar, requirements from Bank Head Office (mainly GITD), EMEA region requirements (e.g. from EMEA Delivery Forum, EMEA Risk & Compliance teams, EMEA Finance SoX team), escalations, updates and decisions required from the Portfolio Committee's under MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee governance and Central PMO on governance related requirements.
+ Draft the materials for each MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee. Manage the collation of inputs from portfolio leads and other teams - challenge the submission if not meeting minimum standards for reporting. Circulate and update the meeting materials with input from the IT Planning, Reporting & Administration management as well as the CIO. Publish in a timely manner. Produce auditable minutes of the meeting for record, ensuring all materials are saved / accessible for Controls & SoX purposes.
+ Support the Head of Project Governance to input items of escalation from the MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee onto the EDF agenda quarterly (and for any interim EDF meetings). This will include sharing any MUFG Bank London Branch investment project related risks/issues that need to be escalated. Ensure the updates to the EDF meet reporting standards and are provided promptly.
+ Work with Risk teams to deliver Risk Reporting into standing committees such as EORCC and ERMC. Attend the Risk Appetite working group. Review annually the EWI KRI's which will need to be aligned against MUFG Bank London Branch investment portfolio controls in Open Pages. Monthly reporting of Top Risks (using the Planview Risk and Issue Log) and EWI.
+ Oversee the production cycle for the Joint Progress Meeting (JPM) meetings with GITD. Review and improve report submissions; ensure explanation of KPI's is clear and meets the expectations of Head Office. Escalate to appropriate portfolio managers as well as the IT Planning, Reporting & Administration team when standards aren't met. Engage in a pro-active role as the lead for JPM meeting operations and secretariat activities.
+ Assess and identify areas for continuous improvement within the JPM process to ensure:
+ Improved quality of submissions
+ Efficiencies in production
+ Establish and operate an enhanced structured bi-weekly health check for all MUFG Bank projects. Enabling a platform for portfolio leads to review progress and validate content of JPM reports prior to submission.
+ Throughout annual planning process, use data published by CPMO, provide quality assurance role to ensure data is complete and accurate.
+ Create reporting requirements to support Annual Planning Long and Short list inputs for Investco reporting.
**Oversee Correct Accounting Practices for MUFG Bank Projects:**
+ Deliver compliant control and oversight of MUFG Bank London Branch investment project financials, including executive reporting & management of Bank monthly baseline via:
+ Calculation of monthly manpower costs
+ Manpower & non manpower actuals update & adjustment
+ Update Planview actuals & request re-forecast
+ Point of escalation for all Bank investment related financial queries
+ Present at the quarterly EMEA Information Disclosure Forum
+ Refresh, test and publish regular portfolio resource and financials reports, validating that it aligns to Finance" golden source" of data with no data breaks. Where breaks are identified, publish communications to the technology team about when the fix will be delivered.
+ Ensure and attest that all reporting is consistent to a single golden source such that reports can be reconciled and align to provide confidence to senior management in both EMEA and Head Office.
+ Work with Finance to ensure that investment portfolio financial reporting is aligned with all relevant policies and is sustainable with changes in period / currency / entity.
+ Hold project managers & line managers to account for accurate data being published, ensuring data isn't just accepted but challenged and validated prior to reporting to senior stakeholders.
+ Partner with and assist in general project data management e.g. sharepoint maintenance, data upload to Tokyo teams; network folder maintenance.
+ Comfortable explaining complex financial requirements simply to all enquirers and collaborate within investment portfolio teams to provide pragmatic solutions to issues within accounting policy.
+ Model and project run rates, cost to complete, capacity to ensure early identification of under/overspend.
+ Investigate, explain and produce commentary of variances to budget and forecast (rate and volume). This includes presenting to senior management such as CIO, EMEA Delivery Forum and Portfolio Leads. The data should be generated in a way that can be viewed holistically as well as to a regional / entity specific level. The PPM data model should be secure so there is no data contamination across entities.
+ Apply understanding of policy vs working practice implemented in Planview to explain for example, blended Vs actual rate discrepancies
+ Linkage of project reporting (cash basis) to accounting view (capitalised). Engaging with Finance to be aware of different policies.
+ Ensure both P&L and Balance Sheet reporting related to the portfolio is accurate and fit for purpose for Finance to use. Attend regular meetings with Finance to work on issues / integration of toolset, processes, data and structure of financial reporting. Presentation to senior Finance colleagues on PMO proposals for process / procedure change.
+ Engage with Finance teams to ensure accurate recharge processes are managed. Identify improvements that can be implemented to reduce onerous manual processes currently in place.
+ Under the supervision of the Head of Project Governance, prepare monthly investment status reports and present them to the Head of IPR and senior stakeholders. Investigate and explain variances against budget and forecast-both in terms of rate and volume-and report findings to senior management, including the CIO, EMEA Delivery Forum (EDF), and Portfolio Leads. Ensure that data is generated in a format that allows both holistic and region/entity-specific views. The PPM data model must be safeguarded to prevent any cross-entity data contamination.
+ Using the data available from Planview (ie. EAC and go live data) generate the annual depreciation budget for MUFG Bank (EMEA) for submission to FPA.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ Minimum 8 years proven track record in executive reporting and financial process delivery and oversight.
+ Accounting experience in understanding project cost categorisation and impact to broader financial reporting of an entity
+ Planview or similar PPM tool - prior experience as an end user; good understanding of the data model and extraction / manipulation of large data sets from Planview
+ Excel - advanced standard; knowledge of how to use excel formulae to create month end deliverables
+ Oracle financials or equivalent toolset - experience in Payables module
+ Previous experience of Planview and Power BI or equivalent toolset
+ MS Office - expert knowledge of Powerpoint, Word, Visio
+ Sharepoint - intermediate knowledge
+ Waterfall project delivery lifecycle knowledge including:
+ Knowledge of project management processes, including RAID log management, financials and resource management
+ Experience of defining requirements / implementing the project management framework for others to adhere to (which itself is in line with policy), from initiation through to project closure / archive and championing adherence
+ Experience of supporting working groups / steering committees and ensuring minutes are taken
+ Management of project books and records throughout the lifetime of a project
+ Experience of budget management and structuring financials across a programme for streamlined and consistent update by the rest of the team
+ Experience in influencing others to adhere to project lifecycle and production of required documentation and owning the cadence thereof
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ Financial - cost categorization (capital vs expense)
+ Project / Portfolio management including change control (of one of or a combination of scope, budget, plan, benefits change to baseline)
+ Project / Portfolio baseline control and management
+ Delivering projects / Portfolio from cradle to grave
+ Lessons learned / post implementation review delivery
+ Change Risk management
+ Portfolio management
+ Creation / planning of a portfolio (annual planning)
+ Delivery of a portfolio
+ Reporting (including executive reporting)
+ Risk and issue management
+ Roadmap and critical path management
+ Financial control / management
+ Resource (demand and supply) management
+ Structuring governance (including Terms of Reference definition & management)
**Education / Qualifications:**
Preferred:
+ Accounting qualification e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA
+ Relevant qualifications/accreditations e.g. Prince2, PMI, Six Sigma, Agile or other
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to your team
+ The ability to lead a high performing team
+ A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your team
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
+ Excellent MS Project and MS Office skills & other project management tools
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with around 3,000 offices in more than 50 markets. The Group has over 180,000 employees, and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.
MUFG aims to be the world's most trusted financial group through close collaboration among its operating companies, and to respond to all of the financial needs of its clients, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com.
The Project Governance IT Planning, Reporting & Administration team are part of the Technology department. The Head of IT Planning, Reporting & Administration is accountable for the planning and delivery of MUFG Bank London Branch's portfolio of systems investment projects and consists of funding assigned to Bank London Branch provided by multiple MUFG Bank Head Office global business units.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
2
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
Reporting into the Head of Project Governance, support the Head of IT Planning, Reporting & Administration team to:
**O** **wn** **and drive portfolio and project reporting** e.g. through the creation of the monthly portfolio reporting pack from updates made by Portfolio and project managers in Planview; creation of minutes and MI tailored for the target audience. **Oversee correct accounting practices for MUFG Bank projects** and delivery of key year / month end deliverables. Engage with IT Planning, Reporting & Administration; Central PMO; EMEA Region Executive Reporting; and Bank Head Office GITD teams to ensure investment portfolios are managed and overseen in a consistent manner. Key to this will be the usage / data quality of the "golden source" PPM toolset; as well as good working relationships with other centralised functions in Technology and Central PMO (e.g. Technology management team, Delivery Assurance, Portfolio Resource Management) Line manage 2 direct reports
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Own & Drive Portfolio & Project Reporting:**
+ Maintain the MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee Terms of Reference ensuring the standard agenda aligns to overall governance requirements by consulting with Central PMO who support the EMEA Delivery Forum (EDF) and own the Project Delivery Lifecycle (PDLC) standards. Ensure there is an annual refresh; and interim updates maintained when key members move / join or when the scope of membership changes.
+ Define and maintain the annual calendar for MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee, ensuring dates are confirmed and invites issued to meet quorum requirements in the Terms of Reference. Ensure the MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee dates are published & maintained on the central calendar.
+ Work with the Head of Project Governance to define the agenda of each MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee forum aligning it to the Project Governance IT Planning, Reporting & Administration annual calendar, requirements from Bank Head Office (mainly GITD), EMEA region requirements (e.g. from EMEA Delivery Forum, EMEA Risk & Compliance teams, EMEA Finance SoX team), escalations, updates and decisions required from the Portfolio Committee's under MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee governance and Central PMO on governance related requirements.
+ Draft the materials for each MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee. Manage the collation of inputs from portfolio leads and other teams - challenge the submission if not meeting minimum standards for reporting. Circulate and update the meeting materials with input from the IT Planning, Reporting & Administration management as well as the CIO. Publish in a timely manner. Produce auditable minutes of the meeting for record, ensuring all materials are saved / accessible for Controls & SoX purposes.
+ Support the Head of Project Governance to input items of escalation from the MUFG Bank London Branch Investment Committee onto the EDF agenda quarterly (and for any interim EDF meetings). This will include sharing any MUFG Bank London Branch investment project related risks/issues that need to be escalated. Ensure the updates to the EDF meet reporting standards and are provided promptly.
+ Work with Risk teams to deliver Risk Reporting into standing committees such as EORCC and ERMC. Attend the Risk Appetite working group. Review annually the EWI KRI's which will need to be aligned against MUFG Bank London Branch investment portfolio controls in Open Pages. Monthly reporting of Top Risks (using the Planview Risk and Issue Log) and EWI.
+ Oversee the production cycle for the Joint Progress Meeting (JPM) meetings with GITD. Review and improve report submissions; ensure explanation of KPI's is clear and meets the expectations of Head Office. Escalate to appropriate portfolio managers as well as the IT Planning, Reporting & Administration team when standards aren't met. Engage in a pro-active role as the lead for JPM meeting operations and secretariat activities.
+ Assess and identify areas for continuous improvement within the JPM process to ensure:
+ Improved quality of submissions
+ Efficiencies in production
+ Establish and operate an enhanced structured bi-weekly health check for all MUFG Bank projects. Enabling a platform for portfolio leads to review progress and validate content of JPM reports prior to submission.
+ Throughout annual planning process, use data published by CPMO, provide quality assurance role to ensure data is complete and accurate.
+ Create reporting requirements to support Annual Planning Long and Short list inputs for Investco reporting.
**Oversee Correct Accounting Practices for MUFG Bank Projects:**
+ Deliver compliant control and oversight of MUFG Bank London Branch investment project financials, including executive reporting & management of Bank monthly baseline via:
+ Calculation of monthly manpower costs
+ Manpower & non manpower actuals update & adjustment
+ Update Planview actuals & request re-forecast
+ Point of escalation for all Bank investment related financial queries
+ Present at the quarterly EMEA Information Disclosure Forum
+ Refresh, test and publish regular portfolio resource and financials reports, validating that it aligns to Finance" golden source" of data with no data breaks. Where breaks are identified, publish communications to the technology team about when the fix will be delivered.
+ Ensure and attest that all reporting is consistent to a single golden source such that reports can be reconciled and align to provide confidence to senior management in both EMEA and Head Office.
+ Work with Finance to ensure that investment portfolio financial reporting is aligned with all relevant policies and is sustainable with changes in period / currency / entity.
+ Hold project managers & line managers to account for accurate data being published, ensuring data isn't just accepted but challenged and validated prior to reporting to senior stakeholders.
+ Partner with and assist in general project data management e.g. sharepoint maintenance, data upload to Tokyo teams; network folder maintenance.
+ Comfortable explaining complex financial requirements simply to all enquirers and collaborate within investment portfolio teams to provide pragmatic solutions to issues within accounting policy.
+ Model and project run rates, cost to complete, capacity to ensure early identification of under/overspend.
+ Investigate, explain and produce commentary of variances to budget and forecast (rate and volume). This includes presenting to senior management such as CIO, EMEA Delivery Forum and Portfolio Leads. The data should be generated in a way that can be viewed holistically as well as to a regional / entity specific level. The PPM data model should be secure so there is no data contamination across entities.
+ Apply understanding of policy vs working practice implemented in Planview to explain for example, blended Vs actual rate discrepancies
+ Linkage of project reporting (cash basis) to accounting view (capitalised). Engaging with Finance to be aware of different policies.
+ Ensure both P&L and Balance Sheet reporting related to the portfolio is accurate and fit for purpose for Finance to use. Attend regular meetings with Finance to work on issues / integration of toolset, processes, data and structure of financial reporting. Presentation to senior Finance colleagues on PMO proposals for process / procedure change.
+ Engage with Finance teams to ensure accurate recharge processes are managed. Identify improvements that can be implemented to reduce onerous manual processes currently in place.
+ Under the supervision of the Head of Project Governance, prepare monthly investment status reports and present them to the Head of IPR and senior stakeholders. Investigate and explain variances against budget and forecast-both in terms of rate and volume-and report findings to senior management, including the CIO, EMEA Delivery Forum (EDF), and Portfolio Leads. Ensure that data is generated in a format that allows both holistic and region/entity-specific views. The PPM data model must be safeguarded to prevent any cross-entity data contamination.
+ Using the data available from Planview (ie. EAC and go live data) generate the annual depreciation budget for MUFG Bank (EMEA) for submission to FPA.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ Minimum 8 years proven track record in executive reporting and financial process delivery and oversight.
+ Accounting experience in understanding project cost categorisation and impact to broader financial reporting of an entity
+ Planview or similar PPM tool - prior experience as an end user; good understanding of the data model and extraction / manipulation of large data sets from Planview
+ Excel - advanced standard; knowledge of how to use excel formulae to create month end deliverables
+ Oracle financials or equivalent toolset - experience in Payables module
+ Previous experience of Planview and Power BI or equivalent toolset
+ MS Office - expert knowledge of Powerpoint, Word, Visio
+ Sharepoint - intermediate knowledge
+ Waterfall project delivery lifecycle knowledge including:
+ Knowledge of project management processes, including RAID log management, financials and resource management
+ Experience of defining requirements / implementing the project management framework for others to adhere to (which itself is in line with policy), from initiation through to project closure / archive and championing adherence
+ Experience of supporting working groups / steering committees and ensuring minutes are taken
+ Management of project books and records throughout the lifetime of a project
+ Experience of budget management and structuring financials across a programme for streamlined and consistent update by the rest of the team
+ Experience in influencing others to adhere to project lifecycle and production of required documentation and owning the cadence thereof
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ Financial - cost categorization (capital vs expense)
+ Project / Portfolio management including change control (of one of or a combination of scope, budget, plan, benefits change to baseline)
+ Project / Portfolio baseline control and management
+ Delivering projects / Portfolio from cradle to grave
+ Lessons learned / post implementation review delivery
+ Change Risk management
+ Portfolio management
+ Creation / planning of a portfolio (annual planning)
+ Delivery of a portfolio
+ Reporting (including executive reporting)
+ Risk and issue management
+ Roadmap and critical path management
+ Financial control / management
+ Resource (demand and supply) management
+ Structuring governance (including Terms of Reference definition & management)
**Education / Qualifications:**
Preferred:
+ Accounting qualification e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA
+ Relevant qualifications/accreditations e.g. Prince2, PMI, Six Sigma, Agile or other
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to your team
+ The ability to lead a high performing team
+ A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your team
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
+ Excellent MS Project and MS Office skills & other project management tools
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
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