456 Project Accounting jobs in the United Kingdom

Vice President, Bank IT Project Executive - Reporting & Project Accounting Lead

• Package: 90K - 100K
• Benefits: Corporate benefits package + excellent bonus
• Hybrid: x3 days in London

Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen with a global investment bank. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic VP IT Project Executive Reporting & Project Accounting Led to join the Technology Governance & Planning team.
This leadership role is responsible for end-to-end executive reporting on IT project investments, ensuring financial control and compliance, and maintaining portfolio governance in line with global standards. You will work closely with regional and global stakeholders, manage a small team, and drive continuous improvement across reporting and accounting processes.

Role and Responsibilities

Executive Reporting & Governance

• Lead monthly and quarterly IT investment reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for senior management and governance forums.
• Manage Investment Committee operations, including agendas, meeting materials, and action tracking.
• Own and enhance portfolio reporting processes using Planview and other toolsets.
• Align reporting with internal policies, risk appetite, and global governance frameworks.

Project Financial Oversight

• Oversee IT project financials, including forecasting, accruals, variance analysis, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Act as the lead liaison between Technology and Finance teams on cost modelling, capitalisation, and recharges.
• Ensure reporting integrity across P&L and balance sheet perspectives.

People and Process Leadership

• Line manage a small team responsible for reporting and data management.
• Drive improvements to data quality, reporting automation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support annual planning, investment prioritisation, and project performance reviews.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• 8+ years' experience in IT portfolio reporting, PMO governance, or financial oversight within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of PPM tools (e.g., Planview), Excel (advanced), and financial systems (e.g., Oracle).
• Experience producing executive-level reports, dashboards, and governance packs.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial data across multiple entities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• PMO or project management certification (Prince2, PMI)
• Experience working in a regulated environment

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

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**



Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 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 worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s 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 worldu2019s 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 worldu2019s 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.



MUFGu2019s 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 Branchu2019s 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 u201cgolden sourceu201d 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 Committeeu2019s 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 u2013 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 KRIu2019s 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 KPIu2019s 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 arenu2019t 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:u200b
Calculation of monthly manpower costsu200b
Manpower & non manpower actuals update & adjustment u200b
Update Planview actuals & request re-forecastu200b
Point of escalation for all Bank investmentu200b 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 Financeu201c golden sourceu201d 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 isnu2019t 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 forecastu2014both in terms of rate and volumeu2014and 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 u2013 prior experience as an end user; good understanding of the data model and extraction / manipulation of large data sets from Planview
Excel u2013 advanced standard; knowledge of how to use excel formulae to create month end deliverables
Oracle financials or equivalent toolset u2013 experience in Payables module
Previous experience of Planview and Power BI or equivalent toolset
MS Office u2013 expert knowledge of Powerpoint, Word, Visio
Sharepoint u2013 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 u2013 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

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**



Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 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 worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s 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 worldu2019s 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 worldu2019s 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.



MUFGu2019s 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 Branchu2019s 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 u201cgolden sourceu201d 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 Committeeu2019s 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 u2013 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 KRIu2019s 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 KPIu2019s 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 arenu2019t 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:u200b
Calculation of monthly manpower costsu200b
Manpower & non manpower actuals update & adjustment u200b
Update Planview actuals & request re-forecastu200b
Point of escalation for all Bank investmentu200b 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 Financeu201c golden sourceu201d 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 isnu2019t 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 forecastu2014both in terms of rate and volumeu2014and 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 u2013 prior experience as an end user; good understanding of the data model and extraction / manipulation of large data sets from Planview
Excel u2013 advanced standard; knowledge of how to use excel formulae to create month end deliverables
Oracle financials or equivalent toolset u2013 experience in Payables module
Previous experience of Planview and Power BI or equivalent toolset
MS Office u2013 expert knowledge of Powerpoint, Word, Visio
Sharepoint u2013 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 u2013 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

**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.
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The Opportunity
We are working with a forward-thinking property consultancy that provides end-to-end solutions across the commercial real estate and residential markets. They are seeking a Director Project Manager to lead their growing Technical team. This is a senior leadership role with a blend of strategic, client-facing, and delivery responsibilities, making it a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a high-impact position.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Strategic Leadership

• Deliver the Technical team's strategy in line with company objectives
• Drive revenue growth through pipeline management and commercial performance
• Lead on process improvements, reporting, and CRM adoption
• Promote collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor senior staff and surveyors, setting technical and delivery standards
• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous learning
• Support succession planning and capability development across the team

Project Delivery

• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring consistent quality and commercial alignment
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients, influencing key decisions
• Provide oversight and guidance to project managers and junior staff

Client Strategy & Business Development

• Lead client relationship management within the department
• Drive business development through market insights and proactive networking
• Represent the consultancy externally, enhancing reputation and visibility

Innovation & Technology

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and workflows
• Use technology to deliver efficiency and better client outcomes

About You
 
The ideal candidate will bring:

• Extensive experience managing large-scale project management contracts (traditional and design-and-build)
• Strong understanding of client needs in the commercial real estate and workplace strategy space
• Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships
• Leadership experience with a collaborative and mentoring style
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Experience with CRM systems and workflow optimisation
• Commitment to driving DE&I and sustainability initiatives

Working Arrangements

• This role is primarily office-based, with the option to work from home one day per week following onboarding.

 
Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £120,000 and tailored commission scheme
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Annual company trips and monthly team socials
• Employee-led clubs and committees (including sports, wellbeing, and DE&I)
• Clear career progression framework with opportunity to progress to a Head of role
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Learning and development programmes with ongoing training
• Wellbeing allowance and access to mental health support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical insurance after probation
• 6% matched pension contributions