Portfolio Financial Accountant

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Portfolio Financial Accountant - Financial Risk Transformation, Market Risk ScenarioLocation - London Rate - £468 - £600 p/dayStart date - ASAPContract - 6 Months + Our financial services client is currently seeking an experienced Portfolio Financial Accountant to join their team in the London office/remote working for an initial 6-month contract. The primary goal of ITID PPM Financial Management is to ensure the effective cost management across a large, complex change portfolio within ITID. The role is located within the central PPM Practice function in ITID Portfolio and Programme Management.The PPM Portfolio Financial Accountant will report to the Head of Portfolio Services and does not have direct reports. The successful candidate will support the ITID Change Portfolio working across a wide range of programmes leading and participating in the management and analysis of data, process and governance pertaining to financial.The individual will get involved with most or all of these responsibilities:Drive delivery and quality of financial management, across regions and entities of responsibility to meet set time-lines.Support the monthly re forecasting cycle, acting as an SME to portfolios and provide advice and guidance as needed.Complile reports and provide first line commentary and analysis of variances and drivers.Actively seek to minimise variances across the portfolio and drive accurate forecasting by regular communication with portfolio and project leads.Ensure that all periodic (e.g. monthly, quarterly, annual) reporting for the team meets set deadlines.Support the implementation of changes in financial processes and controlsInfluence key financial stakeholders to drive efficiency's and effective utilisation of funds across regions and entities.Support the annual budgeting process as requiredSupport portfolio and global governance forums in its effective resource management and utilisationLead and participate in financial governance groups and collaborate with stakeholders on financial planning and resource risks, issues and opportunitiesActively encourage collaboration across various stakeholders from a demand, resourcing and financial perspective.The individual will be/have:Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA) or accounting education at degree level with an understanding and working knowledge of GAAP and the forecasting of Cash and P&L, capitalisation processes and accruals/prepayments.Proven experience of managing monthly forecasting of $50M+ in an IT department of a large, global corporation.Excellent stakeholder managementExcellent understanding of common project management terms and conceptsSelf starter, dedicated and a team player.Organised and structured way of working.Ideally Banking experience.The role may be required to work UK hours from time to time If you are relevant or interested please don't delay, contact me on 0161 924 1384/