Financial PMO Lead

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our client, a major UK retail bank, provides every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Financial PMO Lead for a 6-month contract based in London - hybrid working.

Purpose of the Role:

As the Financial Project Management Officer (PMO) overseeing two key programs, your primary responsibilities include managing and monitoring all financial aspects. This involves maintaining and updating financial spreadsheets and systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

As a Financial PMO Lead you will be responsible for:

• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Analysing financial data to provide insights and recommendations, supporting the overall financial health and success of the programmes.
• Communicating with Stakeholders keeping them updated with any changes that have happened.
• Overseeing the onboarding process for new employees, which includes providing comprehensive training, and ensuring they are familiar with the organisation's policies, culture, and their specific roles.
• Monthly activities include tracking actual expenditures, comparing them with forecasts, and analysing discrepancies. This also involves daily reconciliations between various systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

What we require from the candidate:

• Strong experience of holding a PMO Lead position.
• Accountancy background.
• Experience within a large Corporate environment.
• Strong excel skills.
• Experience of Oracle, FieldGlass or Plan View is beneficial.
• Accountancy qualification - beneficial.

Next steps

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business