Senior Project Finance Manager (UAE National)

Job Purpose

Key Result Areas

• Work with transformation office in driving and the Tech Project Financial reporting of bank wide related projects (for all business and functions) in close alignment with the Transformation Office.
• Critical Financial evaluation of the Executive summary / CapEx proposals and ensure all elements are captured as per the standard
• Ensure all relevant documentation and approvals are stored in the Central Project repository
• Creation of Project in Oracle system and assigning the Budget as approved and monitor the same.
• Provide timely financial reports / dashboards to the stakeholders on the project financials.
• Coordination with Project Mangers, Transformation Office, CAD for the timely capitalization of the Projects and recording of Fixed Assets as per the Policy
• Alert the Management / Transformation Office on the cost overrun, excess underutilization / non -utilization of budgets etc. on a timely manner
• Validate for the correct chargeability, usage of appropriate Item codes, GL in Oracle I procurement
• On Project closure, ensure for closing the same in system, coordinate with Project Managers, CPD for the close of unused LPOs etc.

Classification: Confidential

• Ensure compliance with Internal policies and regulations on every stage of the project as applicable
• Actively involve and drive in the Annual CapEx Planning Exercise with Tech / Business Leads and with Transformation Office

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Must hold Master’s in Finance / accounting or CA / MBA Finance with at least 5-8 years of experience in banking industry in managing multiple technology projects financials and its reporting
• Knowledge and affinity with projects and program management, and Tech projects and topics.
• Strong acumen in analyzing the financial data and proficient in project / financial software and tools
• High problem-solving skills and ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with the stakeholders across the organisation
• Effective communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Team worker