PMO Finance Lead

Responsibilities

• Own month-end financial processes, including accruals, actuals reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain project and portfolio-level budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to senior stakeholders and PMO leadership.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the PMO to ensure the project delivery framework is implemented and governance standards are followed.
• Monitor adherence to stage-gate processes, RACI, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to track cost, schedule, and overall health of projects.
• Analyse variances and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Partner with PMO leadership to align financial planning with organisational strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to PMs and senior leadership on financial and governance matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Familiarity with governance frameworks
• Proficiency in financial systems and project management tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA/CIMA certification
• Experience with PRINCE2, PMP, or hybrid methodologies
• Advanced skills in ERP, Power BI, JIRA, THOR

Benefits

• Fully remote role with flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on strategic initiatives
• Professional development and certification support

About the Company

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.